Category Archives: Politics
Illinois House committee looking into year-round daylight savings time
More questions are being asked about the prospect of permanently staying in Daylight Saving Time. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Depending on whom you believe, life would be...
Apr 30, 2021
Governor introduces the “Consumers and Climate First Act”
You should hear a lot about this one this year – the "Consumers and Climate First Act," introduced Thursday by Gov. Pritzker.(Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – What'...
Apr 29, 2021
Illinois Senate Republicans push for independent mapmaking commission
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The top Illinois Senate Republican says Gov. JB Pritzker ought to authorize an independen...
Apr 28, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs health care equity law
Gov. Pritzker on Tuesday signed into law the fourth and final pillar of the Legislative Black Caucus' legislative agenda. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The fourth a...
Apr 27, 2021
Bickering over redistricting continues
Gov. Pritzker is defending his promise to veto any redistricting map which is not "fair." (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The release of those census numbers whi...
Apr 27, 2021
Bloomington’s mayor-elect deplores ‘racist’ remark against Alderwoman Carrillo
At Monday night’s city council meeting, Alderman and Mayor-elect Mboka Mwilambwe said a comment made during the public participation portion of last week’s council meeting was racist, even...
Apr 27, 2021
Bloomington City Council backs moratorium on utility shutoffs during pandemic
The council voted unanimously Monday night for a resolution calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to enact a 30-day moratorium on utility disconnections for non-payment of bills. (WJBC file photo) By HOI...
Apr 27, 2021
A panel of Senators hear ideas about Gov. Pritzker’s money-saving proposals
State Sen. Rob Martwick (D-Chicago) says you ignore the state's financial problems at your peril. (Photo courtesy: Shutterstock)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A panel of senators Friday took time to ...
Apr 26, 2021
Illinois House passes bill to outlaw the release of 50 or more balloons
Balloons, said sponsoring State Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake), are bad for the environment — including farm fields, wildlife, and aquatic life. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIEL...
Apr 22, 2021
Durkin: Supermajority Democrats are going back on their word to have a bipartisan redistricting process
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans say they do not trust the supermajority Democrats to do a fair job of r...
Apr 22, 2021
