Category Archives: Politics
New report shows Bloomington near the bottom half of the country when it comes to sustained job creation
The Peoria, Bloomington, and Danville areas all hover near the bottom of the list. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new report places nearly all Illinois metro...
Mar 18, 2020
Illinois’ congressional races take shape after primaries
Jeanne Ives has been coined the winner of the Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters cast their ...
Mar 18, 2020
2020 Primary Recap
Election Day in Illinois continued despite COVID-19 concerns (PHOTO: Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyMcLEAN COUNTY- State Rep. Dan Brady of Bloomington has beaten back a challenge from the conservati...
Mar 18, 2020
Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Sanders
Joe Biden also won in Florida, which along with Arizona held its primary Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) CHICAGO (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for presiden...
Mar 17, 2020
Lawmakers bracing for running the General Assembly by conference call
Lawmaking is a face-to-face business. But in these times people are getting by another way. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long the coronavirus crisis last...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker endorses Biden on eve of Illinois primary
In a release announcing the endorsement Gov. Pritzker noted the U.S. is facing "some of the biggest challenges of our time." (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By APCHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
Mar 16, 2020
McLean County Board meeting postponed until end of month
The meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed until March 31. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board will postpone its meeting Tuesday ...
Mar 16, 2020
Restrictions announced for Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court cases
If you have any questions you are urged to check the Illinois Supreme Court website for additional procedures as to the Eleventh Circuit after March 16. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
IWU extends spring break due to COVID-19
IWU will evaluate and determine by March 26 whether classes will return to campus on March 30. Campus offices will remain open during this time. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Mar 12, 2020
Lawmakers call for suspension of automatic voter registration after second problem
State Reps. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) and Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) spoke Wednesday about the AVR program. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Just days before the Il...
Mar 11, 2020
