Category Archives: Politics
Bloomington aldermen ready to make “painful” budget decisions
The Bloomington City Council is examining what might be considered “painful” options for how to fill a $1.5 million budget deficit. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON –...
Oct 17, 2017
Normal Council approves sales tax rebate in revival of election year dispute
Former Normal mayoral candidate Marc Tiritilli addressed Normal Town Council members Monday night. He spoke out against a sales tax rebate for the owner of adjacent shopping centers along Veterans Par...
Oct 16, 2017
Pawar drops out of governor’s race
Chicago alderman Ameya Pawar said he’s dropping out of the race for Illinois governor. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio CHICAGO – Illinois voters won’t make a final decision on their c...
Oct 13, 2017
Next Normal city manager expected to have ‘passion for local government service’
The Town of Normal is looking to replace City Manager Mark Peterson, who’s retiring at the end of the current fiscal year on March 31. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The co...
Oct 12, 2017
Rep. Brady holds off on Rauner endorsement
State Representative Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) says he’s not in the endorsement business. But disappointed in the Governor’s decision to expand taxpayer-funded abortions. (WJBC file photo)...
Oct 10, 2017
Bloomington mayor laments ugly political environment
Regina Noland carried signs outside Bloomington City Hall calling for the arrest of Mayor Tari Renner and City Manager David Hales. (Photo by Lindsey Harrison, WMBD-TV)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
Oct 10, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court hears political map case that could impact Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday where Wisconsin Democrats complained the Republicans draw maps to help Republicans get elected.(Photo by Flickr/dbking) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Networ...
Oct 08, 2017
Mayor Renner: New open house format grants more citizen access
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said appointment-only open houses on Friday’s before city council meetings enable him to give full attention to people who need his help. (Photo courtesy Facebook/T...
Oct 08, 2017
Barickman: Rauner ‘lost credibility’ by signing abortion bill
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he’s heard lots of anger from conservatives since Gov. Bruce Rauner approved state funding for abortions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Oct 05, 2017
New entry joins Democratic Attorney General race
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering plans to run for Illinois Attorney General in 2018. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Nancy Rotering)By RFD RadioHIGHLAND PARK – Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering is j...
Oct 05, 2017
