Category Archives: Politics
Duckworth: Jobs and technology must stay here
Democratic challenger for U,.S. Senate Tammy Duckworth says the exodus of jobs hurts in many ways. (WJBC) file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Keeping and developing jobs is vital to preve...
Nov 04, 2016
Bradley: New email probe could help Clinton campaign
The presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has tightened in recent days. (Photo courtesy La Real noticia/flickr)By Eric StockNORMAL – Retired Illinois State University politi...
Nov 02, 2016
State says voter registrations have surged to historical high
Voter registration in Illinois is at an all time high. (WJBC File Photo) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has more registered voters than ever before. There are more than 8 million residents regist...
Nov 01, 2016
Munger: Bonus pay complaints are bogus
Susana Mendoza (left) is challenging Illinois comptroller Leslie Munger. (Photos courtesy Facebook)RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger is responding to criticism from ...
Nov 01, 2016
Durbin sees chance for Democratic takeover in Senate
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said there’s a chance the Democrats could retake control of the Senate on Election Day. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Oct 31, 2016
Rep. Brady campaigns in hopes of removing Dems supermajority
State Rep. Dan Brady is the assistant minority leader in the Illinois House. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Gov. Bruce Rauner has poured millions of dollars into state legislative r...
Oct 26, 2016
Schock to pay fine over campaign finance violation
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in 2015 amid a federal investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock will have to pay for requesting a campaign contribu...
Oct 26, 2016
Proposal aims to limit campaigning by agency directors
State Sens. Andy Manar (left) and Sam McCann have proposed new ethics laws. (Photos courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – A bipartisan effort is underway to keep top officials i...
Oct 21, 2016
GOP strategist: Trump’s strong debate start turned sour after ‘nasty’ remark
Donald Trump said during Wednesday’s debate that he will wait and see whether he will accept the results of the Nov. 8 election. (Photo by Gage Skidmore’flickr)By Eric StockCHICAGO –...
Oct 20, 2016
Trump supporter LaHood rejects claim of ‘rigged’ election system
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Ev...
Oct 19, 2016
