Category Archives: Politics
The re-election campaign is on for the governor
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the first things Gov. JB Pritzker did after defeating a nominal opponent in Tuesday's primar...
Jul 01, 2022
Bailey to face Pritzker in the race to be the next governor of Illinois
State Sen. Darren Bailey (left) and Gov. JB Pritzker. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) beat six candidates in Tuesday’s primary electio...
Jun 29, 2022
Rivian wants wind turbine to power electric vehicles made in Normal
The Normal Planning Commission will consider next month whether to approve Rivian's request for a special use permit and site plan amendment. The Normal Town Council will have the final say. (WJBC fil...
Jun 23, 2022
Elected officials approve two solar farms with blessing of local labor unions
Board members granted a special use permit for an estimated $7 million solar farm in Dale Township, southwest of Bloomington, about a half-mile from Fox Creek Elementary School. (WJBC file photo)By HO...
Jun 17, 2022
Republican candidate for governor makes stop in Bloomington
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – The reported reboot of the Richard Irvin campaign looks a lot like how it started.The Aurora mayor and Republican gubernator...
Jun 13, 2022
Some Downstate Republicans want immediate action to undo the gas tax increase
State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Outrage over gas prices made for rich Republican fodder at a campaign announcement starring State Sen. Darren Baile...
Jun 09, 2022
GOP Gov. Candidate Sullivan wants to defund teachers’ unions
Jesse Sullivan, a Republican, is running for Governor. (Photo courtesy: Jesse Sullivan/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of the Republicans running for governor, Jesse Sullivan, told repor...
Jun 07, 2022
Congressman Davis: Won’t support a law that ‘infringes on the Second Amendment’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Rodney Davis knows something about gun crimes. The Republican Congressman from Taylorville was at a...
May 27, 2022
‘Jelani Day Bill’ signed into law
The Jelani Day Bill was introduced by Chicago Democratic State Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr., who is an ISU graduate. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By HOI ABCSPRINGFIELD – The mother of J...
May 18, 2022
County Board delays vote on proposed solar farm in southwest Bloomington
McLean County Board member Jim Rogal, a Democrat, asked for the delay until the June 16 meeting. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Elected leaders who have the final say whether a solar f...
May 13, 2022
