Category Archives: Politics
Scaled-back Trail East development plan in Uptown Normal keeps mural at current site
The mural, once the subject of a legal battle in federal court, won't be demolished or moved to another site. It will stay where it's at and incorporated into the new building. (WJBC file photo)By HOI...
Aug 16, 2021
U.S. Rep. Davis says he’s “disappointed” to no longer serve on Jan. 6 investigation commission
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker is “disappointed” his no longer on the January 6th commission to investigate ...
Aug 12, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs new legislation to take aim at “period poverty”
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Newly signed legislation takes aim at what they call "Period Poverty" – when women cannot afford or otherwise access ...
Aug 05, 2021
Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich files lawsuit over not being allowed to run for elected office
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Photo courtesy: MGN/HOI)By Blake Haas and RFD RadioCHICAGO – A lawsuit was filed this week by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.The former Governor is s...
Aug 03, 2021
Sen. Durbin working with Illinois Attorney General to pass bankruptcy reform for student loan borrowers
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator is working with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to pass bankruptcy reform for student...
Aug 03, 2021
Sen. Durbin unhappy about the lack of bipartisanship towards Jan. 6 investigation
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The last-minute deal to reimburse police and the National Guard for their help after Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C., is j...
Jul 30, 2021
Senate GOP reacts to a financial audit of IDES
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once again, Illinois Republican lawmakers are calling out the Pritzker administration. This time it's over unempl...
Jul 30, 2021
Governor signs bills addressing the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a bill for couples in the LGBTQ+ community. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A package of legislation addressing the LGBTQ+ communit...
Jul 28, 2021
Bloomington accepting application’s to fill Ward 6 board seat
Bloomington council member Jenn Carillo. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Residents in Ward 6 can now apply to fill Bloomington council member Jenn Carillo’s seat after ...
Jul 27, 2021
Bailey campaigns in Normal
Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey spoke at the event Monday night. (Facebook/Darren Bailey for Governor) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A downstate lawmaker who is making a run for governor made...
Jul 27, 2021
