Category Archives: Politics
Town of Normal finances mostly positive, with some revenue warnings
The Normal Town Council received an annual report of the town’s finances, which includes some warning signals about flat to declining revenue.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL ...
Sep 05, 2018
McLean County Clerk tries to refute voter suppression claims, demands apology from opponent
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael is angrily responding to allegations from her Democratic opponent that her office engages in voter suppression. She’s demanding an apology from challenger Nikit...
Sep 05, 2018
Rural McLean County averse to multi-sports complex idea
McLean County Board Vice Chairman Jim Soeldner of Ellsworth said Twin-City governments shouldn’t count on the county board to help pay for a multi-sports complex.(Photo courtesty mcleancountyil....
Sep 04, 2018
Mayor Renner’s not on the ballot next year, but he won’t be silent
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner plans on distributing some of his own campaign cash to help favorite city council candidates win their races next year. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOM...
Aug 31, 2018
Judge lets Bloomington voters decide whether to get rid of election commission
Bloomington voters will decide whether to dissolve the city’s election commission after McLean County Judge Paul Lawrence on Thursday allowed a referendum to be placed on the November ballot. (W...
Aug 30, 2018
Rep. LaHood: Trump-McCain uproar ‘a lot of nothing’
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood of Dunlap is refusing to criticize President Donald Trump’s reaction to the death of U.S. Sen. and Vietnam POW John McCain. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL...
Aug 30, 2018
Fate of Bloomington Election Commission on hold
Signatures may not be enough to change fate of the Bloomington Election Commission (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON- A McLean County judge has until this Friday to rule whether or no...
Aug 28, 2018
Aldermen mull offering insurance to cover residential water and sewer system breakdowns
Bloomington aldermen are reviewing plans to offer residents insurance to cover costly breakdowns to water and sewer lines on their property. (File photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Howard Packowi...
Aug 28, 2018
Council OK’s on-site packaged alcohol consumption at food stores
Green Top Grocery cooperative won approval from the Bloomington City Council for a new liquor license classification. It would allow customers at food stores to buy packaged beer and wine, and ...
Aug 28, 2018
Political trackers in the enemy camp
After a Davis staffer stuck a phone into Davis’ opponent’s face the idea of trackers is questioned(photo by Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Who's that guy with the...
Aug 27, 2018
