Category Archives: Politics
Rep. Davis: Politics, not policy at heart of government shutdown
Congress came to an agreement on Monday to end the federal government shutdown (Photo courtesy Facebook/Capital Research Center) By Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-...
Jan 23, 2018
Bloomington council ponders pros and cons of privatizing garbage collection
Bloomington aldermen are considering several options to reduce costs of garbage pick up, including significantly cutting back on bulk waste collection. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTO...
Jan 23, 2018
Minority Leader Brady sees a very tough year trying to balance the state’s budget
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington, in his role as Senate Minority Leader, said one of the GOP’s top priorities this year is to balance the state’s budget. (WJBC file photo) By Ho...
Jan 19, 2018
Normal plans budget cuts; blames shrinking sales tax revenue
Normal’s Town Council is looking to cut about two dozen jobs as one step among many to try to plug a projected $4.25 million budget deficit. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal C...
Jan 19, 2018
Money spent in governor’s race surges
Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker (left) and Gov. Bruce Rauner both spent $13 million in the final quarter of 2017. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – It will be nearly t...
Jan 18, 2018
As budget battles loom, two Bloomington aldermen schedule Tuesday night town hall meeting
Bloomington Alderman David Sage speaks with residents at town hall meeting earlier this month. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington aldermen are off...
Jan 17, 2018
Durbin: DACA bill still on track after meeting with Trump
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he believes a deal to provide legal protections to the children of undocumented immigrants is still on track, (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ...
Jan 16, 2018
Beard offers collaborative approach to McLean Co. GOP chair role
Connie Beard has worked with several candidates and the local GOP executive committee. (Photo courtesy Connie Beard)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington realtor wants to take over the soo...
Jan 12, 2018
Public sounds off on Bloomington budget cutting, aldermen lament library debate
Bloomington Alderman David Sage speaks at a town hall meeting held Tuesday night at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGT...
Jan 10, 2018
Normal town staffers reject proposed ‘welcoming’ resolution for undocumented immigrants
Normal City Manager Mark Peterson said town staffers are opposed to a ‘welcoming’ resolution because he said it’s bad policy to prohibit police from working with federal immigration ...
Jan 08, 2018
