Category Archives: Politics
Rep. Kinzinger to lead effort banning fully-automatic devices used in Las Vegas massacre
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is leading efforts banning fully-automatic devices used to accelerate the discharge rate of weapons used in the Las Vegas shooting massacre. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.or...
Oct 04, 2017
Davis suggests taking time to pick next HHS Secretary as Price resigns
Rep. Rodney Davis said he’s shocked at the resignation of Tom Price the Health and Human Services Secretary. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis)By Howard PackowitzCentral Illinois Congressman ...
Sep 29, 2017
Davis meets with local DACA activists; no clear solution presented
Davis met with a group of DACA recipients friday in order to further discussions on pushing a more permanent legislation through congress. (WJBC file photo) By Sean CopelandCentral Illinois Congr...
Sep 29, 2017
Comptroller Mendoza endorses Pritzker for governor
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced her endorsement of J.B. Pritzker in the 2018 race for Illinois governor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Susana Mendoza) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Democra...
Sep 28, 2017
Central IL lawmakers seek radical higher education reform
Rose and Brady are advocating for major higher education reform, leading to more specialized universities while retaining more students overall. (Photo Courtesy Illinois State) By Howard Packowitz A p...
Sep 26, 2017
Raoul joins race for Attorney General
State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) is running for Illinois Attorney General. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio CHICAGO – State Sen. Kwame Raoul is the second Democratic entry in the rac...
Sep 21, 2017
City Manager David Hales takes Joliet City Manager position
Bloomington City manager David Hales is now taking thecity manager position in Joliet. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON- Bloomington is losing its city manager to Joliet. The c...
Sep 19, 2017
Bloomington aldermen see sharply higher sewer rates to remedy public health hazard
Bloomington aldermen and city staffers consider aging sewer system a health hazard, requiring sharply higher sewer rate increases to make repairs. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By ...
Sep 19, 2017
Longtime Democratic leader Currie won’t seek reelection
Barbara Flynn Currie is the longest serving woman in the Illinois General Assembly. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio CHICAGO – The Illinois General Assembly has its biggest departure s...
Sep 15, 2017
District 87 board moves to calm immigration fears, ratifies teachers union contract
Three Bloomington Junior High School teachers addressed the District 87 School Board Wednesday night about students’ fears amid a volatile immigration debate.(Photo by WJBC’s Howard...
Sep 14, 2017
