Category Archives: Politics
Downstate Congressman explaining his vote on the Infrastructure bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A central Illinois Republican congressman is defending his sta...
Nov 10, 2021
Local lawmaker eying run for Secretary of State
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With a handful of Democrats already declaring, there is finally a Republican apparently ready for a r...
Nov 10, 2021
Bloomington City Council supports tax hikes to fund $22.8 million library addition, backs new police officers’ contract
Final action will be taken later this month when the council votes on the library's tax levy for next year. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Public Lib...
Nov 09, 2021
Proposed union contract gives Bloomington cops 2.5% annual pay hikes
The city council will vote Monday night on a tentative deal costing Bloomington taxpayers almost $1.4 million dollars during the three years. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Unionized ...
Nov 08, 2021
Key council vote Monday on $22.8 million Bloomington library addition
The city council Monday night is being asked to approve a joint resolution with the library board on funding. Final action is expected November 22 when aldermen vote on the tax levy, which covers the ...
Nov 08, 2021
Bloomington native Kinzinger considering run for higher office
Kinzinger is 43 and weighing his political future after announcing last week he's retiring from the House. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABC and CNNCHANNAHON – U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger says ...
Nov 05, 2021
Illinois Housing Committee looks into homelessness across the state
Provider Neli Vazquez of A Safe Haven said the pandemic gives everyone a chance to learn. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As if there is a good time to be homeless, another...
Nov 02, 2021
Congressman Davis calling on employers to help employees with student loans
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is looking to tackle the student loan crisis through a new student loan tax benefit f...
Nov 02, 2021
Gov. Pritzker heading to Europe
The governor's travels will include the climate summit in Scotland. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' looming leadership in clean energy is a story Gov Pritzker is eager to te...
Nov 02, 2021
LaHood: “Not the time or place” to pass Build Back Better agenda
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (WJBC file photo) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As Democrats from across the country continue to debate President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a central ...
Nov 01, 2021
