Category Archives: Politics
Illinois House Rep. not impressed with how Gov. Pritzker is defending emergency order
Gov. JB Pritzker Monday said an emergency rule on his "stay home and stay closed orders" allows local police to issue a citation to businesses. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ̵...
May 19, 2020
House Minority Leader says progressive income tax would be a kick in the teeth
Gov. J.B. Pritzker downplayed the Republican's push saying it shows their lack of confidence in their position. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD– Illinois' l...
May 19, 2020
Mayor of Normal makes the list
President Trump announced the nominations Monday (Photo courtesy: Chris Koos/Facebook) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– In looking to fill seats on the Amtrak Board of Directors, President Trump ...
May 19, 2020
Lawmakers denounce anti-Semitic protesters
Lawmakers speak out on those who would use Nazi imagery against the governor(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD–Responding to questions at an unrelated news conference Monday, t...
May 18, 2020
The campaign is underway … to un-do a ballot question we will see in November
Lawmakers want the graduated income tax amendment removed from the November ballot. (PHOTO:WJBC file) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD–The constitutional amendment to change Illinois’ income t...
May 18, 2020
Economics professor: Rebounding from COVID-19 will be different than coming back from Spanish flu
Carl Campbell, an economics professor at Northern Illinois University, said there is one key difference between the two pandemics. (Photo courtesy niu.edu) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &#...
May 14, 2020
Pritzker says lawmakers should return to Springfield
Gov. JB Pritzker with his coronavirus briefing live from his house. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has gotten off the dime, after previously deferring to legisl...
May 12, 2020
Liquor license refunds offered by city
Bars and restaurants could see a refund (Photo courtesy Flickr/NathanPeck) By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON– If you own a bar or restaurant in Bloomington but aren’t open during the pan...
May 12, 2020
Former Gov. Bruce Rauner is attacking incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker
Former governor, Bruce Rauner is not impressed with Gov. Pritzker’s actions(PHOTO; Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– One person is not impressed with how Gov. Pritzker is hand...
May 12, 2020
Boating on Illinois waterways is once again permitted, but some are objecting to limits placed on the number of people aboard
Boating is once again allowed in Illinois, but some object to limits placed on the number of people aboard. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Boating on Illinois ...
May 11, 2020
