Category Archives: Politics
Political newcomer takes his seat as Bloomington alderman
Monday night, the council voted 6-2 to approve Grant Walch to replace Jamie Mathy as Ward 1 alderman. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is backing...
May 10, 2022
Normal will pay consultant to plan growth for Uptown South, city manager gets a raise
The consultant Farr Associates is the same firm that helped design the underpass, a project which town leaders hope will spur growth in the area. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A consultant...
May 03, 2022 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidates take the stage in Tazewell County
The primary election is June 28. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlWASHINGTON – Two Republican candidates for governor, on stage in Tazewell County Monday night, stressed the importance of their Chris...
Apr 26, 2022
City of Bloomington one step closer to turning downtown eyesore into housing solution
The building would turn into private office and residential space with eight apartments and four short term rental units. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The city of Blooming...
Apr 26, 2022
Normal to work with Iowa firm for $50+million Uptown redevelopment
The company plans to invest up to $60 million to build multi-story residential, retail and commercial use buildings known as Trail East and Trail West. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL ...
Apr 19, 2022
Uptown Normal appears one step closer to $50+ million redevelopment
Eagle View Partners has submitted plans for Trail East and Trail West multi-story residential and business developments. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The Town of Normal has ...
Apr 18, 2022
Bloomington council approves larger 2023 budget
The highlight is nearly $57 million in capitol improvement projects. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington council members approved a larger, $269 million dollar budget Monday for...
Apr 12, 2022
Illinois General Assembly pulled an all nighter to get the budget together
House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some things about the last day of session were new – adjourning in April, not May, for one. Not ne...
Apr 11, 2022
Illinois Republicans react to budget plan
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once Gov. Pritzker, House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside), and Senate President Don Harmon (D-...
Apr 08, 2022
Governor announces budget deal which will face a vote Friday
Joining Pritzker at the news conference - called with fifteen minutes' notice - were Senate President Don Harmon (pictured, left) (D-Oak Park) and House Speaker Chris Welch (pictured, right) (D-Hillsi...
Apr 08, 2022
