Category Archives: Politics
U of I professor weighs in on a later primary election
Brian Gaines, a professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a member of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs, says since primaries already occur on ...
Jul 13, 2021
UI study: Baby needs consistency
Barbara Fiese, professor emeritus of family studies, University of Illinois, says establishing a bedtime routine and a consistent bedtime benefits children as young as three months old. (Photo courtes...
Jul 12, 2021
Asian-American history will now be part of the curriculum in Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill last week at Niles West High School in Skokie. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The timing of governor’s signing of a new law ...
Jul 12, 2021
Child tax credit begins July 15
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Facebook)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The child tax credit which is part of the American Rescue Plan begins Thursday, July 15.The monthly total de...
Jul 09, 2021
Gov. Pritzker warning the public about phishing emails
Gov. JB Pritzker is warning the public – don't get scammed by a phony e-mail looking for your personal information. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker ha...
Jul 07, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs comprehensive health care bill
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday signed what he said was a comprehensive health care bill."This legislation provides Medicaid co...
Jul 07, 2021
Members of Gamaliel network delivering food to local congress members to call attention to Citizenship Act of 2021
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s advocacy with apple pie.Members of the Gamaliel network are delivering the all-American dish &#...
Jul 02, 2021
Business coalition urges Gov. and lawmakers to consider passing an energy bill
Mark Denzler, president of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, says businesses are watching cost and reliability, as lawmakers continue to negotiate energy legislation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Jul 01, 2021
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrates Moody’s decision to upgrade Illinois’ bond rating
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The bond house Moody’s has put Illinois leaders into a good…mood. “The State of Illinois received its f...
Jun 29, 2021
Sen. Durbin visits U.S.-Mexican board with Vice President; says there’s still a problem
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited the boarder last Friday with the Vice President. (Twitter/Senator Dick Durbin) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Shortly after accompanying the vice president on...
Jun 29, 2021
