Category Archives: Politics
Candidates for March primary election in Illinois assigned their spots
The primary election is March 19. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The process of determining which candidates place where on the Illinois primary election ballot is high-tech enough t...
Dec 14, 2023
Central Illinois Congressman wants to separate funding for Ukraine and the southern border
Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Eric Sorensen/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman believes border securi...
Dec 13, 2023
President of Illinois NAACP facing backlash after remarks about migrants
Teresa Haley is president of both the Springtfield and the Illinois NAACP. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A prominent leader in Springfield and Illinois could be in ...
Dec 13, 2023
General Assembly Joint and Committee on Administrative Rules punts on gun control legislation
The story over gun control seems to be never ending. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The story of gun control legislation in Illinois is never ending.The General Assembly'...
Dec 12, 2023
Candidate filing for next year’s election is now closed
The lotteries – with real Illinois Lottery ping pong balls – to determine the ballot order are Dec. 13. The primary is March 19. (Photo courtesy ISBE/Facebook)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Dec 05, 2023
Central Illinois Congressman taking a ‘wait and see’ approach before voting on new Middle East funding
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker wants to include funding for the nation’s...
Dec 04, 2023
Rep. LaHood set to vote to expel Rep. Santos
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A House Republican is in hot water for alleged misuse of campaign funds, an...
Nov 30, 2023
Congress averts government shutdown
University of Illinois professor Brian Gaines says while Democrats put votes on the board for House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, don’t count on them doing the same next time. (Photo courtesy ...
Nov 16, 2023
Top Democrats in Illinois General Assembly share how to navigate politics
Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Chris Welch. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The men atop the two chambers of the Illinois General Assembly have some idea...
Nov 10, 2023
Fall veto session recap from Springfield
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The fall veto session has come and gone in Springfield with only one major accomplishment: allowing con...
Nov 10, 2023
