Category Archives: Politics
Green Top Grocery’s wish for new liquor license class returns for council action
Bloomington aldermen are set to vote Monday on a new liquor license classification allowing customers to drink from packaged beer and wine at food stores where they purchased the alcohol. (Pixabay pho...
Aug 27, 2018
Local papers hold local governments accountable
When a local newspaper closes its doors, the local governments tend to spend, tax, and pay more to borrow than they otherwise would, costing taxpayers more for roughly the same services. (File Photo) ...
Aug 22, 2018
Study: Illinois facing billion dollar deficit
The state of Illinois faces a possible $1.2 Billion deficit (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD- After Illinois lawmakers patted themselves on the back and told taxpayers the budge...
Aug 22, 2018
State’s Attorney Knapp eyes out-of-the box anti-gang measures
New McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp (left) replaces Jason Chambers, who becomes a circuit judge today. (Greg Halbleib/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean CountyR...
Aug 22, 2018
State leaders aim to curb Illinois’ college brain drain
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation offering merit-based scholarships for the state’s best and brightest to attend Illinois public universities. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMI...
Aug 21, 2018
Alderman Black: City spends too much time worrying about Lake Bloomington residents
Bloomington Alderman Scott Black said the city council spends too much time dealing with Lake Bloomington residents. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderm...
Aug 21, 2018
Ward 8 council hopeful Crabill wants to ‘grow local’ by aiding small businesses
Jeff Crabill announced his candidacy for Bloomington City Council as that body met on Monday evening. (Photo contributed) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A second person has announced p...
Aug 20, 2018
New Unit 5 board member hears call to action after service on citizens committee
Kelly Pyle took her seat as a Unit 5 School Board member at the August 8 board meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Unit 5’s newest school board member an...
Aug 20, 2018
New Bloomington city manager offers transparent monthly look at finances
One of Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason’s first moves is to provide monthly reports on city finances.(Greg Halbleib/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington ta...
Aug 20, 2018
New laws on the books
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed nearly 300 laws in the last month. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Netwrok SPRINGFIELD– It’s been a busy month for Illin...
Aug 18, 2018
