Category Archives: Politics
If elected, Democratic hopeful wants public input regarding Pelosi as Speaker
Democratic candidate for Congress Betsy Dirksen Londrigan (right), County Clerk hopeful Nikita Richards and Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner worked the phones in a get-out-the-vote effort Monday in Downt...
Nov 05, 2018
Lawmakers could pick new legislative watchdog before end of veto session
Lawmakers changed the process by law to require a search committee to interview candidates and make recommendations. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD – ...
Nov 05, 2018
Illinois Republicans make final push with rally in Bloomington
Illinois Republicans rally at Image Air in Bloomington Monday for the midterm elections. (Photo by Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Republicans are ramping up the effort...
Nov 05, 2018
Normal eyes some property tax relief amid pension stress
The Town of Normal is planning on a slight decline in property tax bills for the coming year. (Pixabay) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – After a big jump in property taxes this year, the T...
Nov 05, 2018
GOP rival demands Comptroller Mendoza get out of the race after leaked video
Just days before the election, a leaked video has surfaced indicating Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza plans to run next spring for Chicago mayor. (File photo from Facebook/Susana Mendoza) &...
Nov 02, 2018
County Board’s Segobiano takes parting shot at his own party
Cheryl Froelich, Republican candidate for the District 8 seat on the McLean County Board, is touting an endorsement from incumbent Democrat Paul Segobiano.(From Cheryl Froelich McLean County Board Fac...
Nov 02, 2018
BEC ballot proposal confusing some voters
On the ballot the proposal states, “Shall the city election law be rejected?” (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – With Election Day just days away, voters will have man...
Nov 01, 2018
Senior Illinois Senator says President cannot be taken seriously
Illinois' senior U.S. senator disagrees with the President on "birthright citizenship." (Photo: Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD–It's not often U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Presiden...
Nov 01, 2018
Sen. Rubio returns the favor for GOP’s Davis
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was in Normal Monday night to rally supporters of Central Illinois Congressman Marco Rubio. (File photo from Rubio/Facebook page) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Rod...
Oct 30, 2018
NRA vs. Barbra Streisand: Londrigan and Davis spar on campaign donors
Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Republican incumbent Rodney Davis squared off in the fourth and final debate in the race for the seat representing Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. (Im...
Oct 30, 2018
