Category Archives: Politics
Bennett adds voice to those frustrated with Madigan
State Rep. Tom Bennett said he’s frustrated with budget talks–or lack of them. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News SPRINGFIELD – With legislators leaving Springfi...
Jun 06, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth slam Trump rejection of climate change treaty
Sen. Tammy Duckworth said climate change contributes to political instability worldwide. By Howard PackowitzWASHINGTON – The two Democrats representing Illinois in the U.S. Senate are harsh...
Jun 01, 2017
Tiritilli won’t ask for full recount, congratulates Koos on narrow win.
Marc Tiritilli had filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal)By Howard Packowitz and Maria HenneberryNORMAL &...
May 25, 2017
Tiritilli far from throwing in towel in bid for Normal Mayor
Marc Tiritilli has filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Normal ma...
May 15, 2017
Rep. Brady sees hope for Illinois budget deal
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – State Representative Dan Brady of Bloomington sees some light at the end of the tunnel to resolve two-years of budget gridlock in Sprin...
May 09, 2017
Tiritilli loses vote in Normal mayor’s discovery recount
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left) watches over the discovery recount at the McLean County Clerk’s office. (Photo Facebook/McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
May 09, 2017
Normal mayoral recount focuses on signatures
Normal Mayor Chris Koos defeated challenger Marc Tiritilli by 11 votes in the April 4 election. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The disputed results for mayor of Normal might come...
May 05, 2017
Mayor sees Bloomington as welcoming, but not a sanctuary city for immigrants
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz An ordinance proclaiming Bloomington as a “welcoming city” might include more than just a statement promoting the city’s diversity. Mayor...
May 04, 2017
Sen. Durbin undergoes outpatient heart procedure
Dick Durbin sits between a statue of Abraham Lincoln and Bloomington mayor Tari Renner during his visit to the county muesum. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzCHICAGO – U.S....
May 02, 2017
Partial recount to start May 9 in Normal mayor’s race
Normal mayor Chris Koos (left) defeated Marc Tiritilli by 11 votes in the April 4 election. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Clerk has set aside three...
Apr 28, 2017
