Category Archives: Politics
Sanders appeals to young voters in Chicago
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a Democratic candidate for president, speaks at the University of Chicago. (Photo courtesy John Gregory)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A Democr...
Sep 29, 2015
Lawyer argues against retooling Illinois’ legislative map drawing process
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A lawyer who has worked for House Speaker Michael Madigan and the Illinois Democratic Party dominates a panel discussion on ...
Sep 18, 2015
GOP strategist: Poor debate showing could begin Trump demise
Donald Trump has been leading in the polls in the Republican presidential race. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Gage Skidmore)By Eric StockCHICAGO – A Republican strategist predicts Donald Trump will sta...
Sep 18, 2015
LaHood sworn into Congress following special election
Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) was sworn into Congress on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Hanna Gutman WASHINGTON – The 18th Congressional District, covering central and western Ill...
Sep 18, 2015
Group alleges Kirk accepted free decorating services
U.S. Mark Kirk is the target of allegations by the American Democracy Legal Fund. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill....
Sep 17, 2015
LaHood wins 18th Congressional District race
Darin LaHood (left) defeated Rob Mellon Thursday for the 18th Congressional District seat vacated by Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photos) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Darin LaHood has been elected to repr...
Sep 10, 2015
US Senate candidate Zopp slams Duckworth over Iran nuclear deal
Andrea Zopp is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Andrea Zopp)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One of the few policy differences betw...
Sep 10, 2015
Rep. Bennett: Illinois is deteriorating
State Rep. Tom Bennett is one of many legislators who does not know when Illinois might have a budget. (WJEZ file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – One state representative said Illinois is ...
Sep 08, 2015
State lawmakers look to change qualifications for child care aid
(WJBC file photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are proposing a change to the qualifications for state child care assistance, while at the same time eliminating ...
Sep 02, 2015
Mellon says money won’t influence him in 18th Congressional race
Democrat Rob Mellon. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Democrat congressional candidate Rob Mellon said his lack of campaign funds is a good thing when it comes to the 18th Congression...
Sep 01, 2015
