Category Archives: Politics
Sen. Duckworth: Ending Iran deal reckless, GOP lawmakers applaud move
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said decision to end Iran nuclear deal is reckless. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of I...
May 09, 2018
Pritzker backs term limits for legislative leaders, not for elected offices
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker meets with McLean County Democrats at Illinois Wesleyan University. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Th...
May 08, 2018
Rep. Brady, two Democratic hopefuls square off on progressive tax
Illinois House candidates Jill Blair, incumbent Rep. Dan Brady, and Ben Webb took part in a forum at Bloomington’s Wayman AME Church on issues impacting seniors.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) ...
May 04, 2018
Normal’s welcoming resolution offers ‘check and balance’ before police work with ICE
Immigration advocates are expected to attend Monday night’s Normal Town Council meeting. Council members are expected to vote on a welcoming city resolution. (File photo by Howard ...
May 03, 2018
Scalise visits Springfield for US Rep. Davis
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise hosted a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy house.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – GOP House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of L...
May 02, 2018
Madigan re-elected head of Illinois Democratic Party
Michael Madigan has been Illinois’ longest-serving House Speaker in history. (Photo courtesy WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – House Spea...
Apr 24, 2018
Sen. Brady not ‘overly concerned’ about McCann gubernatorial bid
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady is sounding largely dismissive of a former Republican’s bid to challenge Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrat J.B. Pritzker in November. (Photo courtesy Illi...
Apr 23, 2018
McLean County Democrats pick new chairman for first time since Reagan era
McLean County Democratic precinct committeemen have chosen Erik Rankin (seated in photo) to replace retiring John Penn as party chairman. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON...
Apr 18, 2018
Airport board member resigns to avoid conflict with Normal town government job
Beth Whisman resigned as member of the Bloomington-Normal Airport Board to avoid a potential conflict with her new full time government job for the Town of Normal. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum...
Apr 18, 2018
Patti Blagojevich makes appeal direct to Trump on Fox News
Amy (left) and Patti Blagojevich emerge from their home in 2015. (Photo courtesy Illinois Radio Network) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Now that legal channels seem to be closed for ex-Gov. Rod...
Apr 17, 2018
