Category Archives: Politics
Normal does not want mural standing in the way of Uptown construction
The Town of Normal is preparing a contingency plan to move this mural in case a court rules that it should be preserved despite a developer’s plan to build a five-story building on the site. (Sa...
Jan 04, 2019
Sen. Durbin eyes 2020 re-election bid
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said Sunday he’s getting ready for a re-election run in 2020. (Photo: Dave Dahl) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is strongl...
Dec 23, 2018
Bloomington council candidate drops out of the race
Voters in Bloomington’s Ward 8 apparently will not have a choice in next year’s election for alderman. One of the two hopefuls took his name off the ballot because he didn’t meet res...
Dec 18, 2018
Modest tax hike seen on tumbling Eastland Mall land values
Eastland Mall’s sinking land value will cause Bloomington property owners to pay a little more on next year’s tax bill. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Blo...
Dec 18, 2018
Normal council approves big raises for future elected leaders despite ‘optics’ and ‘stigma’
Normal Mayor Chris Koos, at Monday night’s council meeting, pushed strongly for pay raises that will go into effect starting two years from now for the mayor and council members. (Photo by Howar...
Dec 18, 2018
Rauner warns we should worry during lame duck session
Governor Bruce Rauner says, from what he hears, a major construction bill might be on the way (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– So, Gov. Bruce Rauner, what chances a...
Dec 17, 2018
Normal council to vote on elected leaders’ salary hikes, eyes 78 percent jump in mayor’s pay
The Normal Town Council votes Monday night on proposed pay raises for the mayor and council members. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Pay raises for elected officials ...
Dec 14, 2018
Council approves water, sewer line insurance option for Bloomington property owners
(From Left to right) Alderman Joni Painter, Mayor Tari Renner, and Alderman Karen Schmidt prior to the council’s vote offering insurance to property owners in case they have water and sewer line...
Dec 11, 2018
BEC decides to keep alderman candidate on ballot
Bloomington city election commissioners turned down the challenge of Regina Noland (far right) against Ward 4 alderman candidate Julie Emig (left). (Photo Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMIN...
Dec 10, 2018
A change to anti-biotics for animals on the horizon
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) is the sponsor of a bill to restrict the use of antibiotics in animals. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Before he leaves office...
Dec 07, 2018
