Category Archives: Politics
Mitchell: Governor should say no to Obama Library push
State Rep. Bill Mitchell has co-sponsored legislation seeking to prevent the state from spending $100 million on the Obama Presidential Library. (Photo courtesy YouTube) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD ...
Oct 28, 2017
Bloomington ‘bridge-builder’ seeks permanent city manager’s post
Steve Rasmussen meets with Bloomington aldermen Amelia Buragas and Mboka Mwilambwe on Thursday after the city council named him interim city manager.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC.) By Howard ...
Oct 26, 2017
Rep. Brady expects Right-to-Work ban to overcome veto
State Rep. Dan Brady said employees should have a right to choose if they want to join a union. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers are expected during the fall veto...
Oct 25, 2017
Majority of aldermen sign letter calling Renner’s behavior a ‘disgrace’
A copy of the letter six Bloomington aldermen sent to Mayor Tari Renner. (Photo courtesy WJBC/Howard Packowitz) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – All but three Bloomington aldermen are scolding ...
Oct 24, 2017
Lawsuit targets Rauner
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said little about a lawsuit filed against him by a former business partner. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is being sue...
Oct 23, 2017
Rauner announces reelection bid
Gov. Bruce Rauner released a video on Monday in which he announces his reelection bid. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – There are already seven candidates running to uns...
Oct 23, 2017
New entry in Democratic Attorney General race
Jesse Ruiz announced his bid for Illinois Attorney General in a YouTube video. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YouTube) By RFD Radio CHICAGO – Three’s company, four’s a crowd. The Democrati...
Oct 19, 2017
Duckworth says she’s seen Obama meeting Gold Star families
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth took exception to President Trump’s remarks that President Obama didn't contact gold star family members. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By RFD Radio/WFMB WA...
Oct 19, 2017
Durbin ’embarrassed’ by opioid-enabling bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says,”It was embarrassing. We’ve got to reverse this and do it quickly.” This is in response to legislation passed under the Obama Administration, which in his ...
Oct 17, 2017
Normal comprehensive plan: Developers forced to provide too much parking
The 2040 comprehensive plan for the Town of Normal suggests local government requires developers provide too many parking spaces. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The Town o...
Oct 17, 2017
