Category Archives: Politics
Consumers and manufacturers in Illinois are debating Right to Repair
Illinois lawmakers are just getting started on this one. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Right to Repair movement – allowing customers and repair shops to bypass the manufac...
Jan 10, 2022
Illinois Republicans blaming Democrats for the lack of a legislative inspector general
Illinois Republicans are pointing the finger at Democrats for the lack of a inspector general. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With another resignation, the Republican who ...
Jan 07, 2022
Sen. Durbin: Looking back on Capitol Insurrection “makes me sick to my stomach”
Sen. Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol Insurrection, Illinois’ Senior Senator say...
Jan 06, 2022
Illinois lawmakers tackle judicial redistricting and creation of some new sub-circuits
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They remapped the Illinois House and Senate, then the U.S. House seats in Illinois. The General...
Jan 06, 2022
Normal to move forward on building outdoor fitness court
The town council will take final action on the plan in about six months after staff reports back on fundraising. (YouTube/Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – An outdoor fitness court, costing an e...
Jan 05, 2022
Top leaders of the Illinois General Assembly convene Wednesday for the first time in 2022
Lawmakers are back in Springfield on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The top leaders of the Illinois General Assembly – as the House and Senate convene Wed...
Jan 04, 2022
Illinois House Republicans raising concerns over new vaccine mandate in Chicago
House GOP members say the new mandate will stifle tourism. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republicans are raising concerns about the new vaccine ma...
Jan 04, 2022
John Milhiser announces bid for Illinois secretary of state
John Milhiser, who was U.S. attorney for central Illinois under President Trump. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new candidate on the Republican side for Il...
Jan 04, 2022
Town council to decide on government’s role in keeping fit
Tuesday's town council meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – Elected leaders in Normal will soon decide whether the local government should take a more act...
Jan 04, 2022
Congressman Davis is seeking reelection, not running for Gov.
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) is not running for Governor – instead, he will be up for re-electi...
Dec 22, 2021
