Category Archives: Politics
UPDATED: State’s Attorney sees conflict, expects to ask for special prosecutor in Michael ethics complaint
The three-member McLean County Ethics Commission has asked the state’s attorney to investigate complaints against County Clerk Kathy Michael, but State’s Attorney Don Knapp indicated there...
Oct 01, 2018
New director of the Democratic Party of Illinois ready to get started
State Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) has added a new job: executive director of the Democratic Party of Illinois.(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– We're seeing more of Stat...
Oct 01, 2018
Early voting for November election begins
State law allows voters to cast a ballot at the courthouse, election office, or special poll 40 days before Election Day. (Pixaby) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin Yount SPRINGFIELD – E...
Sep 27, 2018
GOP County Clerk attacks ‘radical, socialist agenda’ of Democratic rival
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael put out a news release late Wednesday night suggesting her Democratic opponent is behind the filing an ethics complaint to tarnish her reputation. (WJBC file p...
Sep 27, 2018
Pritzker visits ISU to discuss higher education plans
At Illinois State University Democratic Gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker highlighted his plan for higher spending on financial aid and his support for a graduated tax to make wealthier Illinoisan...
Sep 26, 2018
District 87 seeks to transfer money to cover $2 million ed fund deficit
The District 87 School Board Wednesday night will vote on a budget for the next fiscal year that includes a structural deficit in the education fund of nearly $2 million. (File photo by Patrick Baron/...
Sep 26, 2018
Aldermen to vote on harsher penalties for problem landlords
Bloomington city inspectors found hundreds of housing code violations at a 12-unit apartment building on Gettysburg Drive just 11 days before a fire caused an estimated $650,000 damage to the building...
Sep 24, 2018
First debate in governor’s race erupts into shouting match
At the first debate of the governor’s race, incumbent Bruce Rauner set his sights on attacking not just Democrat J.B. Pritzker, but also Conservative party challenger, State Sen. Sam McCann. (WJ...
Sep 21, 2018
Bloomington’s Gleason: Selling arena, management change among options to reduce the ‘bleeding’
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason is open to the idea of selling Grossinger Motors Arena to a private buyer, or perhaps opting out of the management contract with VenuWorks. (Grossinger Moto...
Sep 18, 2018
City saddled by arena’s latest ‘in the red’ financial data
Latest financial report from management firm VenuWorks said Grossinger Motors Arena lost $665,099 during the fiscal year ending April 30. (Grossinger Motors Arena photo) By Howard Packowitz BLO...
Sep 14, 2018
