Category Archives: Politics
Congressman LaHood explains why he voted “no” against Jan. 6th commission
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is setting the record straight...
Jun 01, 2021
An ethics package has passed the General Assembly
The Senate has yet to take up a gambling package headlined by the legalization of betting on Illinois college sports. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Primary election day will be in la...
Jun 01, 2021
Bill requires recess in the state’s public schools
State Rep. Aaron Ortiz (D-Chicago), the sponsor, said he never had recess in school. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – While Illinois lawmakers are waiting to consider a budget, o...
May 31, 2021
Negotiations on energy legislation have flickered out
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A final proposed budget for the twelve months beginning July First should burst onto the scene at the Capitol Monday, b...
May 31, 2021
Illinois Republicans: Please veto the maps
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) spoke during a news conference Saturday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In case the governor's listening, in case he's not a...
May 31, 2021
UIS Prof: Paid witnesses are okay
Prof. Kent Redfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Among the things supermajority Democrats have done during the redistricting process which irritate Republicans is t...
May 27, 2021
Three hours before redistricting hearings, legislative Democrat’s propose a new map for Illinois Supreme Court
Not even three hours before the redistricting hearings began, Illinois House and Senate Democrats proposed another new map – this one to redraw the lines of the Illinois Supreme Court districts....
May 26, 2021
Remap hearings underway in Springfield
The first of four hearings to, potentially, wrap up Illinois' legislative redistricting process got off to an eventful start. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/Springfield)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Rep...
May 26, 2021
Final week of the spring 2021 legislative session brings budget pressures
Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The final week of session is here for the spring 2021 edition of the Illinois General Assembly."The calendar's ...
May 24, 2021
Rep. LaHood: No need for another investigation into deadly riot at U.S. Capitol
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke with our news partner, Heart of Illinois ABC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) is explaining why he vo...
May 23, 2021
