Category Archives: Politics
Judge wants more documents from Schock
A judge wants more from Aaron Schock. (WJBC File Photo) By IRN/Julio Rausseo SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge has ordered a former Illinois congressman to submit information as part of a grand jury...
Mar 21, 2016
GOP strategist: Open convention still a possibility for Trump
Donald Trump won primaries in Illinois, Florida, North Carolina and possibly Missouri on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – Donald Trump increased his lead in...
Mar 16, 2016
Three out of four tax increases pass
Three out of four tax increases approved. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesMCLEAN COUNTY – Three of the four referenda on the McLean county ballot were passed by voters.Voters said yes to a .40 pe...
Mar 15, 2016
Political action committees and campaigns flood Illinois airwaves
Campaign fundraising and spending from Political Action Committees hit a record $22.8 million in Illinois in the week before the March 15 primary. (Photo courtesy Illinois News Network) By Julio Rauss...
Mar 15, 2016
Trump slams Illinois taxes, job losses in Bloomington rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to supporters at a campaign rally at Synergy Flight Center in Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Two days af...
Mar 13, 2016
Supporters and protesters share strong words about Trump
The Donald Trump rally brought out passionate voters on both sides.(Photos by Terry James/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Peaceful protesters and loving supporters came to Bloomington to see ...
Mar 13, 2016
Hundreds expected to protest Trump rally in Bloomington
Donald Trump is hosting a rally in Bloomington on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – More than 600 people plan to protest Republican presidential frontrunner...
Mar 12, 2016
Trump coming to Bloomington
Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Bloomington Sunday. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr)By Terry JamesDonald Trump is coming to Bloomington this Sunday. His campaign says he will be at Synergy Flight Ce...
Mar 11, 2016
State reps, senators urge Madigan to call House back to session
The group said the budget impasse can’t end if both chambers aren’t in Springfield. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A group of Central Illinois legislators gathere...
Mar 11, 2016
Kasich urges lawmakers to work with Rauner
Rauner is receiving support from Presidential Candidate Bruce Rauner. (WJBC file photo) By IRN/Julio Rausseo With 69 delegates up for grabs, Republican presidential hopefuls are making their final pus...
Mar 10, 2016
