Category Archives: Politics
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrates Moody’s decision to upgrade Illinois’ bond rating
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The bond house Moody’s has put Illinois leaders into a good…mood.“The State of Illinois received its firs...
Jun 29, 2021
Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator says the work continues on a new infrastructure bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is in on the talks toward a new infrastructure bill. And he says people as...
Jun 28, 2021
Former Bloomington mayor weighs candidacy for newly-drawn Illinois House seat
Tari Renner, who is 63, is a long time political science professor at Illinois Wesleyan University. (Facebook/Tari Renner)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Now that Tari Renner is no longer Bloomington...
Jun 21, 2021
ISU, Bradley professors on what to expect out of Biden-Putin meeting
The President’s are supposed to meet on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meet...
Jun 15, 2021
Sen. Durbin calling for an investigation into Trump-era DOJ
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: CNN)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for an investigation in Congress and the Department of Justice Inspector General ...
Jun 15, 2021
McLean County Board member resigns
McLean County Board member Logan Smith represents District 4 which covers northwest Normal. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Logan Smith submitted his resignation to McLean Cou...
Jun 11, 2021
Springfield Mayor pleas for coal jobs
Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Phasing out coal sounds good to a lot of people, and negotiations toward a new energy bill in Illinois...
Jun 07, 2021
Bill backlog at pre-9/11 level
Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's checkwriter-in-chief says her office has reached a real milestone.Comptroller Susana Mendoza say...
Jun 07, 2021
House Minority Leader: “Gov. Pritzker, you sold out”
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Friday's signing of legislative maps gives superminority Republicans the perfect opportunity to put Gov Pri...
Jun 04, 2021
Rep. Davis slams Gov. Pritzker and Democratic-led redistricting process
Rep. Rodney Davis (podium) spoke during a news conference on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Doing little to discourage speculation he’s running for gov...
Jun 03, 2021
