Category Archives: Politics

Illinois Republicans talk unity and Trump
Wednesday was Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Republican Party) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans came to the Illino...
Syndicated Author Aug 18, 2016

Barickman: Pressure lacking in Springfield
State Senator Jason Barickman realized some are still suffering due to lack of funding from the state. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloom...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2016

House Speaker Madigan sued over primary victory
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan won the March primary with 65 percent of the vote. (Photo courtesy Illinois Radio Network)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The man who lost ...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2016

GOP insider faces backlash for slamming Trump
Several prominent Illinois Republicans have said they can’t support Donald Trump for president. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – A Republican strategist said it̵...
Syndicated Author Aug 05, 2016

Gill files legal challenge over ballot signature requirement
David Gill is suing to get on the ballot as he seeks to challenge 13th District Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Congressional candidate David Gil...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

Kinzinger ‘can’t get there’ to support Trump
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has been one of Donald Trump’s harshest critics in the Republican Party.(Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, ...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

LaHood challenger questions Republican’s presidential choice
Junius Rodriguez spoke in Bloomington on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A professor at Eureka College is trying to flip what has long been a Republican congre...
Syndicated Author Aug 03, 2016

Sandack replacement found
David Olsen will serve the remainder of Ron Sandack’s term in the Illinois House. (Photo courtesy Facebook/David Olsen)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – Republicans have selected a commissioner fr...
Syndicated Author Aug 02, 2016

Durbin dismisses governor talk
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s name has been mentioned as a possible candidate for Illinois Governor in 2018. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network)By RFD Radio/WFMBPHILADELPHIA – As democrats assembl...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2016

Rep. Davis notes opposition at DNC
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Democratic Party doesn’t appear to be unified. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is working w...
Syndicated Author Jul 29, 2016