Category Archives: Politics
GOP Gov. Candidate Sullivan wants to defund teachers’ unions
Jesse Sullivan, a Republican, is running for Governor. (Photo courtesy: Jesse Sullivan/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of the Republicans running for governor, Jesse Sullivan, told repor...
Jun 07, 2022
Congressman Davis: Won’t support a law that ‘infringes on the Second Amendment’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Rodney Davis knows something about gun crimes. The Republican Congressman from Taylorville was at a...
May 27, 2022
‘Jelani Day Bill’ signed into law
The Jelani Day Bill was introduced by Chicago Democratic State Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr., who is an ISU graduate. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By HOI ABCSPRINGFIELD – The mother of J...
May 18, 2022
Political newcomer takes his seat as Bloomington alderman
Monday night, the council voted 6-2 to approve Grant Walch to replace Jamie Mathy as Ward 1 alderman. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is backing...
May 10, 2022
Normal will pay consultant to plan growth for Uptown South, city manager gets a raise
The consultant Farr Associates is the same firm that helped design the underpass, a project which town leaders hope will spur growth in the area. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A consultant...
May 03, 2022
Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidates take the stage in Tazewell County
The primary election is June 28. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlWASHINGTON – Two Republican candidates for governor, on stage in Tazewell County Monday night, stressed the importance of their Chris...
Apr 26, 2022
City of Bloomington one step closer to turning downtown eyesore into housing solution
The building would turn into private office and residential space with eight apartments and four short term rental units. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The city of Blooming...
Apr 26, 2022
Illinois General Assembly pulled an all nighter to get the budget together
House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some things about the last day of session were new – adjourning in April, not May, for one. Not ne...
Apr 11, 2022
Illinois Republicans react to budget plan
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once Gov. Pritzker, House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside), and Senate President Don Harmon (D-...
Apr 08, 2022
Governor announces budget deal which will face a vote Friday
Joining Pritzker at the news conference - called with fifteen minutes' notice - were Senate President Don Harmon (pictured, left) (D-Oak Park) and House Speaker Chris Welch (pictured, right) (D-Hillsi...
Apr 08, 2022
