Category Archives: Politics
Charges dropped in a “Schock”ing turn of events
Former colleague, State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria), wonders why the Schock case seemed like a big deal when he was accused. (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl Tonight might be the best night's sl...
Mar 06, 2019
Schock shake up could mean a return to politics
Felony charges against Schock could be reduced (WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy The corruption case of former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock has taken an interesting turn. The disgraced...
Mar 06, 2019
Council hopefuls weigh in on gas tax hike
Bloomington City Council candidates appeared for a forum Tuesday hosted by the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Mar 06, 2019
Normal mayor probed for alleged Open Meetings Act violation
Normal council candidate Karyn Smith (right) is seen here with another council hopeful, Stan Nord. (Facebook/Nord for Normal) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Illinois Attorney General’s o...
Mar 04, 2019
Normal council to vote Monday night on water rate hike
A proposed two percent increase in water rates is on the agenda at Monday night’s Normal Town Council meeting. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Property owners in Norm...
Mar 01, 2019
After Flying Aces leave the ice, arena manager sees chance to attract larger audience
The executive director of the firm running Grossinger Motors Arena is optimistic about the venue’s future despite Thursday’s announcement that Bloomington’s hockey team won’t p...
Mar 01, 2019
Illinois House Republicans show opposition toward graduated income tax
State Reps. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) joined all 44 House Republicans in opposing a graduated income tax system. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 27, 2019
Guns and Drugs on the mind of Sen. Dick Durbin
Durbin attended services for a couple of Aurora shooting victims a few days ago (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Gun violence and prescription drug costs were among the topics of a Su...
Feb 25, 2019
Despite Vote Postponement, Group Still Calls for Protests
No ICE Dwight is still calling for protest ahead of tonight’s board meeting in Dwight (Photo No ICE Dwight Facebook page) By A.J. Harris DWIGHT – Though there will be no vote...
Feb 25, 2019
Mayor wants answers how economic development group spends taxpayer dollars
Bloomington and Normal city governments each contribute annual $100,000 annual subsidies to the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council. (Facebook/Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Counc...
Feb 22, 2019
