Category Archives: Politics
Davis, LaHood slam OT rules, Obamacare at McLean Co. Chamber event
U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Rodney Davis hosted a McLean County Chamber of Commerce forum in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some local business ow...
Oct 04, 2016
Sen. Brady: Limiting same day voter registration will curb fraud
State Sen. Bill Brady says a judge’s decision to limit Election Day voter registration for higher-populated areas in Illinois will hopefully limit the potential for voter fraud.(WJBC file photo)...
Sep 28, 2016
LaHood: Trump was ‘overly sensitive’ in first debate
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he wanted more discussion of the issues in Monday’s first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Eric...
Sep 27, 2016
Gill bringing ballot fight to U.S. Supreme Court
David Gill. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Hopeful 13th district congressional Independent candidate David Gill is taking his fight to be on the November ballot to the U.S. S...
Sep 22, 2016
Ivanka Trump to headline luncheon in Peoria
Ivanka Trump will headline a fundraiser for the Trump campaign in Peoria next week. (Photo by Marc Nozell/flickr) By Eric Stock PEORIA – Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Republican presidential nom...
Sep 21, 2016
UPDATED: Board moves to remove Gill’s name from ballot
David Gill’s name is being removed from the ballot. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Bad news for Independent David Gill. The Bloomington physician has been working through t...
Sep 19, 2016
Local groups launch voter registration drive
Jerry James, political action chairman with the Bloomington-Normal NAACP, says cynicism keeps many people from going to the polls. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Several ...
Sep 18, 2016
Opponent wants multiple debates with LaHood
Democrat Junius Rodriguez is seeking the 18th Congressional District seat. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Democratic congressional candidate Junius Rodriguez is ...
Sep 15, 2016
Rauner donates $100,000 to Indiana gubernatorial candidate
Gov. Bruce Rauner is making a sizable campaign donation to a politician in Indiana.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is do...
Sep 15, 2016
Hauman announces bid for Bloomington mayor
Diana Hauman was appointed to the Bloomington City Council in September 2014. (Photo courtesy cityblm.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Ward 8 alderwoman Diana Hauman on Monday announced her cand...
Sep 12, 2016
