Category Archives: Politics
New Republican leaders at the Illinois Capitol
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Photo courtesy repmccombie.com)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Being the first woman to lead a caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives may be an importan...
Nov 17, 2022
State Rep. Caulkins not happy about reports pointing to new leadership
State Rep. Dan Caulkins. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Caulkins (pictured) (R-Decatur) is not happy about reports pointing to State Rep. Tony McCombi...
Nov 11, 2022
The day after the second gubernatorial debate, State Sen. Bailey greeted supporters in Springfield
The day after his final televised debate with Gov Pritzker, State Sen Darren Bailey greeted supporters in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The day after t...
Oct 19, 2022
AT&T latest company caught up in a corruption scandal involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – AT&T is the latest company caught up in a corruption scandal involving former Illinois House Speake...
Oct 14, 2022
McLean County Board approves 4 solar power projects, rewards administrator with pay raise
The new special use permit is for a solar farm on almost 81 acres in Bloomington Township, just north of Old Colonial Road and 1600 East Road. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean...
Oct 14, 2022
First gubernatorial debate at Illinois State University
State Sen. Darren Bailey (left) and Gov. JB Pritzker. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By Dave DahlNORMAL – The first of two statewide televised debates had both camps declaring victory, as Gov. JB Pritz...
Oct 07, 2022
Annual meeting of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Todd Maisch. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Bipartisanship was practically oozing at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Th...
Oct 06, 2022
Illinois House speaker backs Safe-T Act
Illinois House Speake Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The speaker of the Illinois House said Wednesday his political opponents want to sow fear and spread mi...
Sep 30, 2022
Former Illinois Governor endorses Brady
Jim Edgar, who used to be governor and who also used to be secretary of state, normally doesn't make endorsements anymore – but he is making an exception for the Republican running for secretary...
Sep 30, 2022
Comptroller Susana Mendoza celebrates a victory in the Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A pair of former lawmakers have lost in the Illinois Supreme Court, in an attempt to gain a belated payday.The high...
Sep 23, 2022
