Category Archives: Politics
Illinois Democrats open door to input on gubernatorial candidates
Gov. Rauner has $50 million in his campaign war chest for a reelection bid in 2018. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Since U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin opted not to join the 2018 gover...
Jan 27, 2017
Mayoral candidate Fike wants to control city spending
Robert Fike is one of five candidates for Bloomington mayor. (Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A candidate for Bloomington mayor does not want to raise taxes, so heR...
Jan 25, 2017
Dems, GOP chime in on State of the State address
The State of the State was given Wednesday at the Illinois capitol. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle offered thoughts on Gov. Bruce Raune...
Jan 25, 2017
Rauner hits familiar themes in State of the State address
The governor delivered his address early Wednesday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner touched on familiar themes in his State of the State address as...
Jan 25, 2017
Report says Illinois is ‘weakest link’ in Midwest
Population losses and poor finances have made Illinois the ‘weakest link’ in the region. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new report from the Illinois Comm...
Jan 18, 2017
McLean County GOP chair to attend Trump inauguration
McLean County Republican Party Chairman Chuck Erickson is attending Donald’s Trump inauguration on Friday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck Erickson) By Eric Stock BLOOMINTON – The head of t...
Jan 17, 2017
Barickman: ‘Unbelieveable challenges’ ahead
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the need for a balanced budget is critical. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) sees some “unbelieva...
Jan 15, 2017
House rules give House Speaker great power
Rules governing the House of Representatives provide Michael Madigan with immense power. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As the 100th General Assembly begins work, Hous...
Jan 12, 2017
Durbin visits with president in final days of Obama administration
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) and President Barack Obama recently met as the Obama administration draws to a close. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Di...
Jan 09, 2017
Rauner to skip Trump inauguration
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th U.S. President on Jan. 20. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – He almost never mentions him by name and now he won't be attending...
Jan 06, 2017
