Category Archives: Politics
Rep. Davis: “I know schools are going to do the best they can” when reopening
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While Coronavirus cases continuing to rise, President Trump is threatening to pull federal funding f...
Jul 09, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls for national mask mandate
Gov. Pritzker again used a national stage to criticize the Trump administration over the coronavirus response. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – He's said it many times i...
Jul 08, 2020
Local teacher announces run for Bloomington City Council
Patrick Lawler, 35, teaches U.S. History and Psychology at Normal Community High School. (Facebook/Lawler for Ward 5) By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A local teacher will enter the r...
Jun 30, 2020
Council reconvenes after technical issues
After technical issues Monday the council had a re-do on its Zoom meeting(PHOTO: HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON– The Bloomington City Council had a re-do of Monday night’...
Jun 25, 2020
Pritzker may not be on the ballot, but attack ads are on the air
JB Pritzker won’t be on the ballot this November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "Remember when JB Pritzker ripped out his toilets to dodge paying property taxes?"Tha...
Jun 24, 2020
Kids Count report shows wealth and health disparities among races in Illinois
This year's Kids Count report is only partially encouraging. (Photo courtesy: Voices for Illinois Children/Facebook)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This year's Kids Count report is only partially enco...
Jun 22, 2020
Gov. Pritzker looks toward Phase Four of re-opening plan
Gov. JB Pritzker (right) announced a grant program to help lower-income Illinoisans affected financially by coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker loo...
Jun 15, 2020
Ideas formed at Black Lives Matter BloNo public meeting
Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo Addresses the crowd as a caucus presents their ideas and goals. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The local chapter of the Black Lives Matter moveme...
Jun 08, 2020
Members of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus want special session
State Rep. Kam Buckner notes that the Illinois National Guard is protecting property; but who’s protecting people? (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The case of George Floyd...
Jun 04, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls out National Guard to support Chicago police
Gov. JB Pritzker, at a news conference Sunday announcing the deployment of National Guard troops, responded to a question as to whether there will be enough protection. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By D...
Jun 01, 2020
