Category Archives: Politics
New state law makes remote doctor visits more accessible
Gov. Pritzker signing a new bill Thursday that expands access to tele-health in Illinois. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Post pandemic, one new thing which will stick ar...
Jul 23, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs birth control bill intended for over-the-counter availability
The bill turns into law on January 1. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans will soon be able to get contraceptives directly from pharmacists – without a doctor's...
Jul 22, 2021
Federal COVID funds suggested to speed up Bloomington’s flood control efforts
The city council discussed the flooding at a committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday night, part of what city leaders pledge will be ongoing discussions in the coming weeks to come up with solutions. (P...
Jul 20, 2021
Town Council approves $24 million underpass for Uptown Normal
The only no vote came from Town Council member Stan Nord. He considers the underpass a “luxury” item compared to higher priorities like infrastructure improvements. (Photo courtesy Town of...
Jul 20, 2021
Normal Council vote expected Monday on $24 million Uptown underpass
Monday’s council meeting at Uptown Station is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A vote is expected Monday night whether the Normal Town Council...
Jul 19, 2021
More wind turbines coming to McLean County after board approves special use permit
The permit allows for up to 64 new turbines over 14,000 acres in Bellflower and West Townships.(WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – More wind turbines will be coming to McLean Count...
Jul 16, 2021
Labor leader sworn in as newest McLean County board member
The board Thursday night approved Chairman John McIntyre’s appointment of Jim Rogal to represent District 4, covering west and northwest Normal. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON &...
Jul 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs criminal justice bill; Republicans say it tells a different story
Gov. Pritzker signed the bill on Thursday (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – As Gov. JB Pritzker signed some criminal justice bills into law Thursday, Illinois House Repub...
Jul 15, 2021
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly becomes chairwoman of the Illinois Democratic Party
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The feds have signed off on a plan that lets U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson) be chairwoman of the Dem...
Jul 15, 2021
Illinois’ legislative inspector general has had enough
State Sen. Jil Tracy (center), chairwoman of the Legislative Ethics Commission, says Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope is resigning. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The office o...
Jul 15, 2021
