Category Archives: Politics
Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator says the work continues on a new infrastructure bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is in on the talks toward a new infrastructure bill. And he says people as...
Jun 28, 2021
McLean County Board to consider approval of massive wind farm
The company’s proposal won the unanimous backing of the McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals earlier this week. The McLean County Board will have the final say at its July 15 meeting. (WJBC fil...
Jun 25, 2021
Women in need benefited from the work of senators from around the state by getting free toiletries
Some Illinois state senators, all women, have organized drives around the state to give away personal care products. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Underprivileged w...
Jun 24, 2021
Former Bloomington mayor weighs candidacy for newly-drawn Illinois House seat
Tari Renner, who is 63, is a long time political science professor at Illinois Wesleyan University. (Facebook/Tari Renner)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Now that Tari Renner is no longer Bloomington...
Jun 21, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation making Juneteenth an official state holiday
Illinois will recognize Juneteenth throughout the state, lowering all flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act to half-staff on Saturday, June 19. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By WJBC Staff SPRIN...
Jun 16, 2021
ISU, Bradley professors on what to expect out of Biden-Putin meeting
The President’s are supposed to meet on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meet...
Jun 15, 2021
Sen. Durbin calling for an investigation into Trump-era DOJ
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: CNN)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for an investigation in Congress and the Department of Justice Inspector General ...
Jun 15, 2021
McLean County Board member resigns
McLean County Board member Logan Smith represents District 4 which covers northwest Normal. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Logan Smith submitted his resignation to McLean Cou...
Jun 11, 2021
Former GOP Chairman: Gov. Pritzker’s campaign donations suggest he’s seeking a second term
Former Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Gov. Pritzker continues to dodge questions about seeki...
Jun 09, 2021
Sen. Durbin calls on Congress to pass bipartisan Jan. 6 commission with more than 400 arrested
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – As the hunt continues for more suspects alleged to play a part in the deadly capitol insurre...
Jun 08, 2021
