Category Archives: Politics
Mellon runs on pro-veteran platform in 18th Congressional race
Rob Mellon speaks during a forum with McLean County Democrats in May. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A candidate for Illinois’ 18th Congressional District is running on a pr...
Jun 05, 2015
Woman claims her brother was molested by Hastert
A woman claiming to be the sister of a man Dennis Hastert sexually abused while at Yorkville High School has told ABC News about the alleged misconduct. (Photo by Doug Bowman/flickr)By Jim Ander...
Jun 05, 2015
Barickman: Illinois faces ‘dark summer’ due to budget impasse
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the GOP is willing to compromise with Illinois Democrats on the budget. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Baric...
Jun 04, 2015
Rauner to cabinet: Prepare for tough times with no budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner addressed cabinet members about the budget stalemate on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The audience was differe...
Jun 04, 2015
Rauner: ‘Stunned’ by Illinois’ unbalanced budget plan
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced $400 million in budget cuts on Tuesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said he’s prepared for a long summer in Springfield...
Jun 03, 2015
Rauner prepares closures, spending cuts
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) has a list of cuts prepared if a budget is not passed. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration said it is reviewin...
Jun 02, 2015
Sen. Brady open to tax hike as budget stalemate moves into overtime
State Sen. Bill Brady said an income tax increase could help end Illinois budget stalemate, but said it should only be temporary.(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Bra...
Jun 01, 2015
Rauner won’t sign unbalanced budget, call special session
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – "I will not call a special session." – Gov. Bruce Rauner. The governor used the backyard of the Governor's Mansion ...
May 29, 2015
GOP consultant ‘shocked’ by Hastert indictment
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady says he was shocked by the indictment of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – The indictment against former U.S. Ho...
May 29, 2015
Former House Speaker Hastert indicted
Dennis Hastert served as U.S. House Speaker from 1999 to 2007, the longest any Republican ever served as speaker.(Photo by Doug Bowman/flickr)CHICAGO – Former U.S. House Speaker Denny Hast...
May 29, 2015
