Category Archives: Politics
Bloomington woman cheers childhood friend Clinton at Democratic Convention
Pasty Bowles (left) has known Hillary Clinton since both were in the first grade in Park Ridge, Illinois. (Photo courtesy Patsy Bowles)By Eric StockPHILADELPHIA – As Hillary Clinton delivers her...
Jul 28, 2016
Rauner calls for Illinois term limits, redistricting reform in El Paso
Gov. Bruce Rauner (right) said the General Assembly voting on the measures is the only sure way to get them on the ballot. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski EL PASO – Illinois’ gov...
Jul 26, 2016
Search to replace Sandack underway
State Rep. Ron Sandack tendered his resignation on Sunday. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Local GOP political leaders are looking for a replaceme...
Jul 25, 2016
GOP strategist: Trump can’t outsource role of president
Donald Trump will address the Republican National Convention on Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockCLEVELAND – A Republican strategist said it’s a sign that ...
Jul 21, 2016
Independent map group still confident after losing latest court battle
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Jul 21, 2016
Kinzinger intends to ‘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 Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCLEVELAND –...
Jul 21, 2016
Sen. Rose: Trump must lay out proper path
State Sen. Chapin Rose is at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Adam Studzinski CLEVELAND – Now that Donald Trump is the official Republi...
Jul 20, 2016
McLean County GOP chairman sees united party at convention
McLean County Republican Party Chairman Chuck Erickson is attending the GOP convention in Cleveland this week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck Erickson) By Eric Stock CLEVELAND – The head of the ...
Jul 20, 2016
Rep. Davis hopes to see ‘unified’ GOP after convention
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says the selection of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will strengthen Donald Trump’s national security credentials. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio CLEVELAND – U.S. Rep. Rodn...
Jul 19, 2016
Some McLean County Board members say politics drove committee assignments
McLean County Board has approved new committee assignments. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some Democrats on the McLean County Board say politics unfairly dictated who got the plu...
Jul 19, 2016
