Category Archives: Politics
Big Labor version of an energy jobs bill has passed an Illinois House committee
State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr. (D-Elwood). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A Big Labor – supported bill would really just enrich Big Energy, according to a key opponent of ...
Apr 14, 2021
Illinois’ wine industry considers itself important part of Illinois tourism in 2021
Lisa Ellis, executive director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, says some of the coronavirus provisions will be permanent. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD R...
Apr 13, 2021
Bloomington’s mayor-elect calls for council to formally denounce Carrillo
Mwilambwe, who’s sworn in as mayor May 1, said he’s asking for a special meeting. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s next mayor is t...
Apr 13, 2021
Council rejects water shutoffs for financially-strapped Bloomington residents, rebuffs call for reduced police spending
Jenn Carrillo and others on the council wanted to wait for information whether state and federal dollars were available for people unable to pay their bills. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC/File)By Heart of ...
Apr 13, 2021
Redistricting in Illinois has super-minority Republicans calling for fairness
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) joined Springfield area Reps. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) and Tim Butler (R-Springfield) ahead of a House Redistricting Committee hearing. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)&nb...
Apr 12, 2021
Tiritilli concedes, not likely to seek recount in race for Normal mayor
Mayoral candidate Marc Tiritilli. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – Mayoral candidate Marc Tiritilli conceded Wednesday after Tuesday’s initial vote...
Apr 08, 2021
Chicago alderwoman declares a run for Secretary of State
While no Democrat will criticize the venerable Jesse White, Ald. Pat Dowell says she can easily find ways to improve the office he has led since 1999. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 07, 2021
Municipal election results
Mboka Mwilambwe, who becomes Bloomington’s first black mayor, is the city’s longest serving alderman representing Ward 3 since 2011. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON –...
Apr 06, 2021
Election Day – April 6, 2021
(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON– It’s election day in McLean County with races for mayor, councils and school boards being decided. Polls opened at 6 am ...
Apr 06, 2021
Ray’s out at ALPLM
(Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD — The latest bad news to come out of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum does involve an ethical lapse - but this time, it's not ...
Apr 06, 2021
