Category Archives: Politics
Illinois lawmakers close to stopgap budget deal
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A deal is close for a stopgap measure to fund government operations through January and a full school year, but reforms to g...
Jun 25, 2016
Former Illinois congressional candidate Flynn dies
Mike Flynn ran for Congress in the Illinois 18th Congressional District last year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mike Flynn)By Eric StockQUINCY – A conservative blogger who ran for Congress in Centra...
Jun 24, 2016
Barickman: ‘Travesty’ social service programs shutting down
State Sen. Jason Barickman had little hope for a state budget by June 30. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) ca...
Jun 23, 2016
6 in 10 Illinois legislative races will be uncontested in November
A study shows 39 percent of Illinois General Assembly races in November will be contested. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – More than 60 percent of races for...
Jun 21, 2016
Rauner tells Tribune editorial board he will run again
(Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By RFD News NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner is putting an early end to speculation about his political future.In a meeting with the Chicago Tribune editorial board...
Jun 20, 2016
Kinzinger: GOP ‘desperate’ for alternative to Trump
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has refuted any speculation that he would be interested in running as a Republican alternative to presumed nominee Donald Trump. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube) By Eric ...
Jun 20, 2016
Illinois House not meeting Wednesday
(WJBC file photo)By RFD News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House won’t be meeting Wednesday in Springfield.For the second straight week, House Speaker Michael Madigan has canceled the ...
Jun 14, 2016
State Rep. Bennett: Collaboration key to ending budget impasse
State Representative (R) Tom Bennett remains optimistic that, through collaboration, a state budget deal can be met. (WJBC file photo) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – Following the state’s failu...
Jun 10, 2016
Education secretary urging passage of standalone education funding
Both Bloomington-Normal school districts have the money to begin the year, but not finish it. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Republican-backed educatio...
Jun 10, 2016
LaHood critical of Trump but not dropping support
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he wants to see Donald Trump focus more on the economy in the presidential race.(Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is offe...
Jun 10, 2016
