Category Archives: Politics
Pritzker calls for higher priority for mental health treatment
Pritzker said he has firsthand knowledge of the need for mental health resources due to his mother’s alcoholism.(Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – When the Democrat running for...
Sep 14, 2018
Rauner softens tone in Chicago campaign stop
Gov. Bruce Rauner told a gathering in Chicago Thursday that he continues to learn and grow as governor. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – With just over seven weeks until Election D...
Sep 13, 2018
UPDATED: Normal’s McBride seeks second town council term
R.C. McBride has announced he will seek a second four-year term on the Normal Town Council. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle and Howard Packowitz A Normal Town Council member has announced he...
Sep 13, 2018
Social media donation may be two-fold
Political spending may be a way to head off political regulations(Pixabay) By Illinois Radio NetworkFacebook has donated more than $250,000 to Illinois state senators and representatives since 20...
Sep 13, 2018
Unit 5 to form panel to address substitute teachers’ concerns
Unit 5 school board members backed creating a group to improve working conditions for substitute teachers and other employees. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Unit 5 substitut...
Sep 13, 2018
Bloomington’s Gleason: Local sports complex far from a done deal
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason said Tuesday that a proposed $43.6 million multi-sports complex is still in the fact-finding stage. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowit...
Sep 12, 2018
Bloomington City Council gives go ahead for senior housing
The vacant high school will be transformed into affordable housing for seniors.(WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON– The old Bloomington High School on East Washington Street will no long...
Sep 11, 2018
Durbin addresses games being played in D.C.
U.S.Senator Dick Durbin remarks on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. (Photo by Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD- U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says in nominating Brett Kavanaugh, President Tr...
Sep 10, 2018
Rep. Brady: Rauner’s ISU tour secured much needed campus repairs
State government is freeing up about $5.2 million to make emergency repairs to three buildings on the Illinois State University campus. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL ̵...
Sep 07, 2018
GOP’s Davis to welcome Obama at U of I
Republican Congressman Rodney Davis will be on hand Friday at the University of Illinois to greet former President Barack Obama. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN) Locked ...
Sep 06, 2018
