Category Archives: Politics
Divided Bloomington council narrowly agrees to consider financial aid for flood victims
Bloomington City Council member Mollie Ward. (YouTube) By HOi ABC BLOOMINGTON – A narrow Bloomington City Council majority favors continued discussions about providing near-term financial help t...
Aug 17, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs package of bills to fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is trying to strengthen its fight against Alzheimer’s disease, as part of a package of bills...
Aug 16, 2021
Search for Ward 6 vacancy narrowed down to 10 applicants
The search is ongoing until a suitable candidate is identified and forwarded to Councilmembers for advice and consent. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – The Ward 6 vacancy ...
Aug 16, 2021
Scaled-back Trail East development plan in Uptown Normal keeps mural at current site
The mural, once the subject of a legal battle in federal court, won't be demolished or moved to another site. It will stay where it's at and incorporated into the new building. (WJBC file photo)By HOI...
Aug 16, 2021
U.S. Rep. Davis says he’s “disappointed” to no longer serve on Jan. 6 investigation commission
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker is “disappointed” his no longer on the January 6th commission to investigate ...
Aug 12, 2021
New law expands access to FMLA for educational support staff
The law takes effect Jan. 1. (Facebook/Governor JB Pritzker) By IIS Radio CHICAGO – A new state law makes it easier for educational support staff to take time off under the Family and Medical Le...
Aug 11, 2021
Davis on being pulled off the January 6 Select Committee
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) supports the decision of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to remove all ...
Aug 09, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs new legislation to take aim at “period poverty”
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Newly signed legislation takes aim at what they call "Period Poverty" – when women cannot afford or otherwise access ...
Aug 05, 2021
Police and health professionals hold “Opioid Crisis Next Door” conference in Springfield
Dan Zsido, a former sheriff's lieutenant who now is an anti-drug advocate, spoke at an "Opioid Next Door" conference in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – T...
Aug 04, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces new mask mandates
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is taking the guesswork and debate away from local school boards. He announced Wednesday afternoon publi...
Aug 04, 2021
