Category Archives: Politics
Final week of spring session in Springfield continues to be a crime story
A top state senator – who was carjacked a few months ago – does not want anyone to repeat her experience. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The back-and-forth over crime con...
Apr 07, 2022
First version of a state budget
Illinois House Democrats are the first to introduce a proposed budget. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Pretty soon, with a few days to go, it'll be crunch time at the Capitol.Illinois ...
Apr 06, 2022
Governor signs bill granting teachers unlimited paid sick leave for COVID
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill into law Tuesday during a news conference at the Capitol. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Unlimited sick time for covid-related reasons, a new law Gov....
Apr 06, 2022
New bill sets rules for Illinois DCFS workers to carry pepper spray
The bill arose from the deaths of two DCFS workers: one who was attacked in Carroll County in 2017, and one in Sangamon County this year. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bill to reg...
Apr 05, 2022
Illinois Democrats introduce package of bills they call ‘pro-law enforcement’
State Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With four days to go in the session, House and Senate Democrats now have some bills which would make it easier to be...
Apr 05, 2022
Final week of the General Assembly session
The main piece of business is to craft a budget. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Five days remain in the 2022 spring legislative session in Springfield.Lawmakers want time to campaign...
Apr 04, 2022
Big package of rebates and incentives presented by Illinois Senate Democrats
State Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) spoke at a Capitol news conference late Friday afternoon. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s not even Easter yet, but an Illinois Senate Democ...
Apr 04, 2022
Illinois Republicans respond to DGA commercial
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) spoke at a news conference Thursday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For those paying ...
Apr 01, 2022
State lawmaker wants to ban ghost guns
These guns are built from a kit or 3D printed and have no serial number. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The untraceable "ghost gun" could soon be illegal in Illinois.These guns are b...
Mar 30, 2022
Bloomington City Council approves $13.87 million bid for west side pool and park upgrades
The council voted 7-2, accepting the $13.87 million bid submitted by contractor P.J. Hoerr. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Despite concerns about higher costs, the B...
Mar 29, 2022
