Category Archives: Politics
Illinois Senate passes sex education bill
SB 818 has passed the Senate, 37-18. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A sex education curriculum which has passed the state Senate either helps keep kids safe and not become parents in...
May 21, 2021
Will State Sen. Barickman run for Governor?
State Sen. Jason Barickman. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One Central Illinois lawmaker is mulling around the idea of running for Governor of Illinois; however, a decisio...
May 19, 2021
HGOP rips Gov. Pritzker over La Salle veteran’s home
State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republicans, many of them veterans, laid into the Pritzker administration for its resp...
May 19, 2021
Former Illinois Gov. calls prison term “waste of time” at a book signing in Springfield
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When the obituary of former Gov. George Ryan is written, two things will be mentioned at the top: his ...
May 19, 2021
Sen. Durbin calls Republican infrastructure proposal “not very ambitious”
Sen. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Republicans could unveil a massive infrastructure proposal in the coming days as optimism grows about a possible bipa...
May 18, 2021
LaHood, Davis miss vote to remove Wyoming Congresswoman
Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) (left) and Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) (right) did not vote. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For those of you wondering how your lo...
May 13, 2021
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger sizes up the Republican Party
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) spoke virtually to the National Press Club. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The most talked about Republican in Illinois talks about today'...
May 11, 2021
‘Welcoming city’ debate isn’t over, says Alderwoman Carrillo
During the campaign, newly-elected Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said he is opposed to the resolution. Also, new members Nick Becker and Sheila Montney were elected after receiving endorsements from the Bloom...
May 11, 2021
2 Republicans break ranks over McLean County redistricting proposal
Board Chairman John McIntyre (middle) indicated he’ll have more to say at Tuesday night’s special board meeting on a redistricting process that happens every 10 years. (Photo courtesy HOI ...
May 11, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces COVID-19 vaccines will be available in business districts throughout Illinois
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As many Illinoisans head back to the office for the first time in more than a year, something new will be waiting for them: a ...
May 10, 2021
