Category Archives: Politics
Former Governor Bruce Rauner back in Springfield for a visit
In what he says is his first interview since leaving office in 2019, Illinois’ former governor, Bruce Rauner, tells WJBC News why he thinks he lost in 2018. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGF...
Sep 09, 2021
Statue of Ronald Reagan could join others outside the statehouse
The only President born in Illinois may someday take his place on the lawn of the state Capitol. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A young Abraham Lincoln stands watch over ...
Sep 08, 2021
Liquor sales to be allowed at publicly-owned Normal Theater and outdoor events in Uptown
The theater will still have to go through the process of actually applying for a liquor license, which also has to receive council approval. (Facebook/Normal Theater)By HOI ABCNORMAL – The Norma...
Sep 08, 2021
Former Illinois Sen. Adlai Stevenson III dies at age 90
Stevenson represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 1970 to 1981. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By HOI ABCCHICAGO – Former U.S. Senator Adlai Stevenson III, whose family has...
Sep 08, 2021
A new plan to phase out fossil fuels could come out of the Illinois House session
Illinois Manufacturers' Association president Mark Denzler. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A plan to phase out fossil fuels, promote renewable energy, and create jobs could...
Sep 07, 2021
New state law requires health insurance companies to cover more cancer screenings
The new state laws take effect in January. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Two new state laws require health insurers to cover more cancer screenings.The American Cancer...
Sep 07, 2021
Gov. Pritzker “very concerned” about new abortion law in Texas
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s deeply concerned about the abortion law passed in Texas. Texas now has one of the most res...
Sep 02, 2021
Illinois House lawmakers looking to address college student mental health needs like therapy dogs
Illinois State University’s therapy dog, Sage, started her “Junior” year with the university in 2021. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illi...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois lawmakers sending a revised debated legislative district map to Gov. Pritzker
Democrats say dozens of public hears were held on redistricting and that the maps reflect the unique diversity of the state.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmake...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois Senate passes massive clean energy bill
The Illinois Senate passed the bill on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a massive clean energy bill early Wednesday morning.The measure...
Sep 01, 2021
