Category Archives: Politics
Committee decides government shouldn’t force McLean County businesses to recycle waste
The McLean County Board’s land use committee rejected a proposal requiring businesses to recycle more of their garbage. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The McLean Count...
Jan 06, 2018
Illinois’ congressional delegation split on federal tax cut bill
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos is calling the GOP tax bill a scam. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – The U.S. House will vote again on Wednesday after the ...
Dec 20, 2017
Congressional candidate’s views shaped by his religious faith, sees tax bill as morally ‘awful’
Democratic Congressional Candidate Jon Ebel, a University of Illinois professor, is running for the seat now held by Central Illinois Republican Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy of Jon Ebel for Co...
Dec 20, 2017
Bloomington council approves arena financial aid, backs Miller Park Zoo upgrades
Bloomington aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to spend $375,000 to maintain a positive cash flow for the city-owned Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces...
Dec 19, 2017
Chief Heffner: welcoming city resolution would handcuff police officers
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner addresses the city council at a public hearing at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMING...
Dec 18, 2017
Illinois legislators prepare for tax vote
U.S. Representative Peter Roskam, who helped rewrites to the tax code, says the proposal will reflect the opportunity in the American economy. (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By Illinois Radio Net...
Dec 18, 2017
Bloomington council asked to pay $375,000 to help with arena’s cash flow
Bloomington aldermen will be asked Monday night to pay $375,000 to maintain a positive cash flow for Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces)By Howard PackowitzB...
Dec 15, 2017
Social Justice group protests GOP tax bill outside BCPA
Stand Up for Social Justice members and various local residents gathered outside the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts opposing the GOP tax bill. (Photo by WJBC, Sean Copeland) By Sean Cop...
Dec 12, 2017
Yoder eyes vacant McLean County judge’s seat
McLean County Associate Judge William Yoder is a candidate for the circuit judgeship vacated by soon-to-retire Judge Kevin Fitzgerald. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowit...
Dec 07, 2017
Sen. Duckworth calls for fellow Democrat Franken to resign
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois called for the resignation of Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Howard Packowitz WASHINGTON – U.S. ...
Dec 06, 2017
