Category Archives: Politics
Bloomington doctor taking another run at congressional seat
David Gill attempted to run for the seat in 2016 as an Independent. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington doctor David Gill has announced another run for Congress. Gill ...
Mar 07, 2017
Sen. Brady expects expanded gambling to be part of budget solution
State Sen. Bill Brady says Illinois is losing gambling revenue to neighboring states. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, said he believes it’...
Mar 06, 2017
Bloomington voters select mayor finalists
The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is election day in Bloomington. The city is holding a primary in a five-way race for mayor....
Feb 28, 2017
Bloomington mayoral candidates differ on Metro Zone
Bloomington mayoral candidates participated in a roundtable discussion at WJBC on Thursday. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner defended the...
Feb 24, 2017
Rally continues call for in-person conference with U.S. Rep. Davis, LaHood
The rally in Uptown Normal was held midday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Residents held another rally in Uptown Normal Thursday, calling on U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylor...
Feb 23, 2017
U.S. Rep. Davis holds teleconference with constituents
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis answered a variety of calls during the conference. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) held a teleconference Wed...
Feb 15, 2017
Twin Cities legislators find encouragement in Rauner’s budget proposals
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his budget address Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators from Bloomington-Normal liked what Gov. Bruc...
Feb 15, 2017
Regional school superintendent latest to join race for governor
Madison County regional superintendent of schools Bob Daiber declared his candidacy for Illinois Governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bob Daiber)By Illinois Radio NetworkEDWARDSVLLE – Th...
Feb 14, 2017
NCHS students ask LaHood to condemn immigration order
The students gathered outside U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood’s Bloomington office Thursday. (Photo courtesy Emma Spade)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A group of local high school students wants U...
Feb 03, 2017
Bradley: Dems will fight Gorsuch, but won’t stop confirmation
Supreme Court scholar Bob Bradley says he expects Senate Democrats will mount some opposition to Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s nominee to the high court. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan) By ...
Feb 01, 2017
