Category Archives: Politics
Bloomington council extends city’s utility shutoff ban to October 1, also back higher cost for O’Neil Park upgrades
Council member Tom Crumpler initially suggested the city should "err on the side of generosity" and grant an even longer extension. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's ban on ...
Sep 14, 2021
Senate passes energy legislation to use wind and solar power and phase out fossil fuels
State Sen Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort), presenting the energy bill to final passage today, says the word is "decarbonization.” (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The ...
Sep 13, 2021
Illinois House passes big energy bill
The House passed the bill, and the Senate's in on Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – That big energy bill has finally come together in Springfield. Fossil fuels would be on their ...
Sep 10, 2021
Panel backs plans for truck stop, RV park in north Normal despite signage concerns
Town staffers are willing to make an exception because a tall sign is needed to attract motorists traveling on the interstate. (Photo Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Planners support a propose...
Sep 10, 2021
Illinois House lawmakers debating clean energy proposal
The revised plan includes money for wind, solar, and clean job grants and funding for the state to purchase electric vehicles to upgrade the government fleet. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffS...
Sep 09, 2021
Liquor sales to be allowed at publicly-owned Normal Theater and outdoor events in Uptown
The theater will still have to go through the process of actually applying for a liquor license, which also has to receive council approval. (Facebook/Normal Theater)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The Norma...
Sep 08, 2021
Former Illinois Sen. Adlai Stevenson III dies at age 90
Stevenson represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 1970 to 1981. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By HOI ABCCHICAGO – Former U.S. Senator Adlai Stevenson III, whose family has...
Sep 08, 2021
A new plan to phase out fossil fuels could come out of the Illinois House session
Illinois Manufacturers' Association president Mark Denzler. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A plan to phase out fossil fuels, promote renewable energy, and create jobs could...
Sep 07, 2021
New state law requires health insurance companies to cover more cancer screenings
The new state laws take effect in January. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Two new state laws require health insurers to cover more cancer screenings.The American Cancer...
Sep 07, 2021
Illinois House lawmakers looking to address college student mental health needs like therapy dogs
Illinois State University’s therapy dog, Sage, started her “Junior” year with the university in 2021. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illi...
Sep 01, 2021
