Category Archives: Politics
State lawmakers approve TIF extension for Uptown Normal
The Illinois Legislature has approved a 12 year extension for a portion of Uptown Normal’s tax increment financing district. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Town ...
May 31, 2018
Illinois lawmakers ratify Equal Rights Amendment, Senate passes balanced budget
At the State Capitol Wednesday night, the Illinois Senate passed a balanced budget while the Illinois House gave final passage to the Equal Rights Amendment. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz...
May 30, 2018
Bloomington aldermen hear District 87’s objections on TIF incentives
Bloomington aldermen decided to hold off until next month a decision on a set of guidelines for the city to follow when offering tax increment financing to developers. (File photo by Patrick Baron/WJB...
May 30, 2018
County Board’s vice chair thinks he knows Rauner’s view on Rivian
McLean County Board vice chairman Jim Soeldner of Ellsworth (Photo courtesty mcleancountyil.gov) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board vice chairman Jim Soeldner said he susp...
May 23, 2018
Unit 5 board backs TIF extension for Uptown Normal
Normal Mayor Chris Koos and Councilman Jeff Fritzen attend Thursday’s special meeting of the Unit 5 School Board.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The To...
May 18, 2018
EDC shares Rauner’s concerns about Illinois business climate
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Interim CEO Mike O’Grady says the community has a lot to offer prospective businesses despite the state’s financial woes. (BN EDC)By Eric St...
May 17, 2018
Governor’s surprise phone call to WJBC: ‘I love Rivian’
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks with a Rivian executive after announcing the electric automaker would move into the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
May 16, 2018
Heartland College board backs TIF extension for Uptown Normal
Heartland Community College trustees voted 5-2 Tuesday in favor of extending a portion of Uptown Normal’s tax increment financing district for another 12 years.(File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJ...
May 15, 2018
Pritzker won’t support death penalty coming back to Illinois
J.B. Pritzer says he would support a debate about reinstituting the death penalty, but says it should be separate from gun laws. (Photo courtesy Facebook/J.B. Pritzker)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD ...
May 15, 2018
Alderman Hauman wants closure on divisive ‘welcoming city’ debate
Bloomington alderwoman Diana Hauman wants closure on the ‘welcoming city’ resolution by having aldermen take a vote on the controversial issue. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz...
May 14, 2018
