Category Archives: Politics
Rauner Op-Ed: In a year, steps in the right direction
Gov. Bruce Rauner has written an Op-Ed to mark his first year in office. (WJBC file photo) The following is an Op-Ed written by Gov. Bruce Rauner to mark his first year in office that was published by...
Jan 11, 2016
LaHood recaps whirlwind first few months in Washington
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, sworn into office just a few months ago, denies that lawmakers are hamstrung by presidential politics now. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Net...
Jan 06, 2016
McLean County Board Chairman indicted on federal fraud charges
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal fraud charges stemming from his time at State Farm. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa CHICAGO – McLean County Board...
Jan 05, 2016
Rauner backs proposal to allow Chicago mayor recall
Gov. Bruce Rauner says his administration had addressed policing issues months before the calls for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's resignation began. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois) By John Greg...
Jan 05, 2016
Illinois congressman pens letter to Secretary of State Kerry in support of recent changes to Visa Waiver Program
U.S. Rep. Bob Dold.(Photo courtesy John Gregory/IRN) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network KENILWORTH – One Illinois congressman has written to the U.S. Secretary of State opposing any change t...
Dec 24, 2015
Sen. Brady: It does no good to blame Madigan for missing meeting
State Sen. Bill Brady offered a few thoughts on the fact the House Speaker missed a budget meeting with the governor last week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. B...
Dec 21, 2015
Duckworth, Zopp don’t believe Emanuel, Alvarez should resign
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race aren’t demanding resignations over the handling of the Laquan McDonald case...
Dec 15, 2015
Manar: Lawmakers must take balanced approach to budget
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Any Illinois Capitol-watcher who is pragmatic could say a vote on revenue must be bipartisan; otherwise, it could ha...
Dec 14, 2015
Manar sees second budget meeting as good sign
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) wonders what will happen at the second meeting in as many weeks between...
Dec 08, 2015
March primaries could become pressure point in Illinois budget impasse
State Sen. Brady said it’s possible Illinois might go the entire budget year without a complete spending plan. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomi...
Dec 07, 2015
