Category Archives: Politics
Madigan’s successor resigns three days after appointment
Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt was appointed on Sunday and resigned three days later. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCCHICAGO – Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt - a handpicked successor of former Re...
Feb 24, 2021
Voters pick two finalists in race for Ward 7 Bloomington council seat
Cumpston and Ward will be on the April 6 election ballot. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Two candidates declared victory Tuesday night to become the finalists v...
Feb 24, 2021
State Rep. Brady: “I think we’re going to find ourselves creating amendments” when it comes to the crime bill
State Rep. Dan Brady. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As Gov. Pritzker signed a sweeping criminal justice reform bill on Tuesday, one state lawmaker says some areas of the ...
Feb 24, 2021
Senator Barickman “stunned” by Gov. Pritzker’s “harsh political rhetoric” during the budget address
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just days removed from Gov. Pritzker’s budget address, one state senator says he was ̶...
Feb 19, 2021
“Culturally responsive teaching” has moved forward at the Illinois State Board of Education
An attempt to derail the rules failed on a partisan vote. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A controversial proposal for "culturally responsive" teaching standards has made it thr...
Feb 18, 2021
Reaction to the governor’s budget speech
Gov. Pritzker delivered his third budget address virtually from the Illinois State Fairgrounds.(Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Reacting to Wednesday’s budget ...
Feb 17, 2021
New chairman of the Illinois Republican Party
Don Tracy, the new chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, says there is much reason for optimism – and some big goals – for 2022. (illinois.gop) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As...
Feb 15, 2021
Governor rolls out his budget proposal Wednesday
The governor's office said there's no tax increase, but the businesses which have been benefiting from those loopholes may say, au contraire. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – We'...
Feb 15, 2021
Rep. Davis calling on Congress to spend leftover money before passing Pres. Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis is calling on Congress to spend money left over fro...
Feb 11, 2021
New House Speaker has one day presiding in the Capitol under his belt
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The only session day in February was an unforgettable one for the new House speaker, Chris Welch ...
Feb 11, 2021
