Category Archives: Politics
U of I political scientist says congressional map-making will favor Democrats
Brian Gaines, a University of Illinois political science professor who is also part of the university's Institute of Government and Public Affairs, says you can bet Illinois' supermajority Democrats w...
Oct 02, 2021
Council rejects immediate direct aid to Bloomington flood victims, asks residents to seek state, federal help first
The initial push for direct payments came from Council member Mollie Ward, who represents areas of the west side that sustained some of the worst damage from the June floods. (Photo courtesy Sara Palc...
Sep 28, 2021
Governor Pritzker signs new legislative district maps
State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Friday again signed a redistricting bill, and Republicans again said he's a promise-breaker. That...
Sep 27, 2021
State lawmakers get an update from IDES on data breach and fraudulent claims
Illinois Department of Employment Security acting director Kristen Richards. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Thursday was a day for lawmakers to replay the game films of the Illinois D...
Sep 24, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces $40M workforce program
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It's time – past time, really – to get back to work. Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightfor...
Sep 23, 2021
Sen. Durbin: Infrastructure bill will pass “within a matter of days maybe weeks” as gov. shutdown looms
U.S. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – President Biden is holding meetings with key lawmakers on infrastructure talks in what Illinois” Senior Senator says...
Sep 22, 2021
IDPH encouraging Illinoisans to get the flu vaccine
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages Illinoisans to get the flu vaccine. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (I...
Sep 21, 2021
State Sen. Barickman working with Illinois Opportunity Project to launch recall provision
State Senator Jason Barickman. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Here’s a chance to tell your elected officials, “You’re Fired!” withou...
Sep 21, 2021
Normal council approves truck stop and variance for sign to soar above I-55
Earlier this month, the Normal Planning Commission recommended Love’s comply with the town’s current code limiting the sign’s height to 75 feet, but the council granted a variance al...
Sep 21, 2021
U.S. Sen. Durbin calling on Illinoisans to get vaccinated
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) appeared at a press conference in Springfield on Friday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Helping host U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) at a...
Sep 17, 2021
