Category Archives: Politics
Local advocates kick-off ERA drive with help from prominent Republican couple
Joanne Maitland and her husband, former State Sen. John Maitland, attended an in Uptown Normal launching a local effort to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Mrs. Maitland is honorary co-chair o...
Jul 28, 2017
Renner endorses Biss candidacy for governor
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner announced his support for State Sen. Daniel Biss’ candidacy for governor Wednesday at a rally outside the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington. (Photo by ...
Jul 26, 2017
Ammons decides against congressional bid
Illinois 103rd District Representative Carol Ammons decided against a run for Congress in 2018. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Eric Stock URBANA – Now that four Democrats have declared to run ...
Jul 25, 2017
Vice chairman Soeldner to seek re-election to McLean County Board
McLean County Board Vice Chairman Jim Soeldner said his goals include keeping property taxes low and working with other local governments. (Photo courtesy McLean County) By Greg Halbleib ELLSWORTH ...
Jul 17, 2017
Only one-quarter of lawmakers decline per diem for special session
Of the 177 state lawmakers, only 46 denied the travel reimbursement and a $111 a day per diem they get for last month's 10-day special session. (Photo courtesy Shutterstock/Illinois News Network) By G...
Jul 13, 2017
Council members weigh impact of proposed civilian board to monitor police
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner conducts focus meeting Wednesday night highlighting how the department handles police misconduct allegations. By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
Jul 13, 2017
Credit agency spares Illinois bonds from sinking to junk
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said credit agency’s decision not to reduce Illinois bonds to junk shows the state is heading in the right direction. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) &nb...
Jul 12, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth: Trump commission request violates federal law
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said took part in a Tuesday news conference to slam President Don’a;d Trump’s election integrity commission. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – D...
Jul 12, 2017
Bloomington council hears conflicting views ahead of civilian police board vote
Police Chief Brendan Heffner addresses the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Bloomi...
Jul 11, 2017
Field of candidates seeking to challenge Rep. Davis keeps growing
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan of Springfield is the third candidate to officially declare for the Democratic nomination in the 13th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy Chris Withers) By Eric Stock SPRIN...
Jul 06, 2017
