Category Archives: Politics
Illinois comptroller says no raises for lawmakers, but legal challenges could change that
Illinois comptroller says no raises for lawmakers, but legal challenges could change that. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza s...
May 28, 2020
Four Illinois House Republicans want an audit of IDES
State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They would not go so far as to seek a recall, but four Illinois House Republicans said Thursday t...
May 28, 2020
McLean County health administrator cautions against speedier reopening
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The head of the McLean County Health Department believes the county govern...
May 28, 2020
State Rep. Skillicorn says problems with IDES during pandemic are enough to throw Gov. Pritzker out of office
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The problems with the state’s Department of Employment Security during the pandemic are en...
May 26, 2020
Hospitals in Illinois to get $75 million pandemic lifeline
Illinois has asked the federal government to approve a separate plan that will add nearly $250 million to Illinois' Hospital Assessment Program. (Photo courtesy: Advocate BroMenn Medical Center/Facebo...
May 26, 2020
State Sen. Barickman hopes Gov. Pritzker works with the Legislature moving forward
State Senator Jason Barickman. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By AJ Harris and Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With Governor J.B. Pritzker altering the phase three plan for restoring Illinois, many establi...
May 21, 2020
Vote-by-mail making progress in Illinois General Assembly
Kelly Burke (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl, WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Remember when Illinois had Primary Election Day despite the pandemic? A proposal to expand vote-by-mail for the general ele...
May 21, 2020
Fireworks for lawmakers first day back in Springfield
State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who pointed out everybody in the Illinois House was practicing social distancing, said he has the freedom not to wear a mask.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRING...
May 21, 2020
Emergency rule repealed
It's not necessarily a victory for those who opposed the governor's controversial emergency rule – over enforcement of businesses staying closed.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRI...
May 21, 2020
Gov. Pritzker announces restaurants can open outdoor dining beginning May 29
Gov. Pritzker made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Two words: al fresco.Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday announced that he is adding outdoor ...
May 20, 2020
