Category Archives: Politics
Rauner scales back turnaround agenda
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner has scaled back what he's asking the legislature to consider from his agenda to three bills.Rauner didn't ...
Aug 14, 2015
Barnett announces candidacy for McLean County Board
Josh Barnett is running for the 10th District seat on the McLean County Board in 2016. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The primary election for the McLean County Board is...
Aug 14, 2015
Illinois House Democrats adopt ‘clean’ federal-funds bill
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Things can happen quickly when the powers that be want them to at the State Capitol. While debate was going on about a bill to...
Aug 13, 2015
Congressman Davis says Trump should apologize for recent comments
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, is keeping an eye on the race for president next year. Davis told WJBC’s Scott ...
Aug 12, 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau endorses LaHood for 18th Congressional District
Darin LaHood has earned the endorsement of the Illinois Farm Bureau. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The political arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau is end...
Aug 11, 2015
Illinois Republicans go on attack against Kirk opponent
Illinois Republican Party Chair Tim Schneider speaks to reporters in Chicago August 4. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – An ethics lawsuit may ...
Aug 04, 2015
Barickman: Higher education next pressure point in budget deadlock
State Sen. Jason Barickman said if schools are unable to stay open because of a lack of state funding, that would prompt lawmakers to come up with a budget solution.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Bari...
Aug 04, 2015
Schock ordered to produce records for grand jury
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in March amid a federal investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A federal judge has ordered former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock to produce the campai...
Jul 30, 2015
Sanders supports gather in Uptown Normal
Supporters of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders were at The Coffeehouse Wednesday evening. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The 2016 presidential primary election is still a long way of...
Jul 29, 2015
Presidential hopeful Walker campaigns for LaHood in Bloomington
Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker speaks to reporters at a campaign stop in Bloomington Monday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Republican presidential candidate is sh...
Jul 27, 2015
