Category Archives: Politics
The candidate for state treasurer wants to combine that office with the state comptroller
State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A candidate for state treasurer wants to combine that office with that of state comptroller. But it was co...
Jan 26, 2022
House Minority Leader Durkin: Repeal crime bill
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A package of criminal justice legislation which passed a year ago is an anti-cop, anti-safety alb...
Jan 20, 2022
Aurora Mayor Irvin announces run for Illinois Gov. with State Rep. Bourne as running mate
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin (right) and State Rep. Avery Bourne (left) announced their intentions to run on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Irvin/Bourne Twitter) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The race to b...
Jan 18, 2022
Illinois Senate minority leader announces four proposed constitutional amendments
Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Attempting change can be frustrating - when you're in the minority. The Illinois Senate minority lea...
Jan 18, 2022
Barnett not seeking re-election to McLean County Board
Josh Barnett represents the 10th District on the McLean County Board. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Republican who has represented Bloomington's east side on the McLe...
Jan 18, 2022
Congressman Davis wants to pass the “Open Schools Act” giving families $10K per child
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants American Rescue Plan funding to go to families who want their chi...
Jan 13, 2022
Statehouse Republicans call for changes with DCFS as Director held in contempt of court
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With children killed, investigators killed, no place to put k...
Jan 13, 2022
Preston announces candidacy for 91st House District
Scott Preston was elected to the Normal Town Council in 2013 as the youngest council member in the town’s history. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Normal Town Council ...
Jan 13, 2022
State’s top Dr. says new COVID-19 vaccine campaign is working
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ezike. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The governor’s office suggests the latest public service campaign ...
Jan 12, 2022
Jelani Day’s family voices discontent to elected leaders about death investigation
Jelani Day’s mother and brother spoke to the Bloomington City Council Monday night. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Jelani Day's brother and mother expressed their dis...
Jan 11, 2022
