Category Archives: Politics
The “State of Education” shows public support for teachers
Kathi Griffin, president of the Illinois Education Association, says preparing both in-person and online lesson plans is taking a toll on Illinois teachers. (Photo courtesy: IEA)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIEL...
Mar 24, 2021
Governor signs four economic equity and opportunity bills
Gov. JB Pritzker signed four "economic equity" bills which are part of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus' legislative agenda. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – After two dec...
Mar 23, 2021
Governor and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus celebrate education workforce bill
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke during a gathering at Olive Harvey College on the south side of Chicago. (Twitter/Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – It was a victory lap Monday ...
Mar 23, 2021
$11.8 million O’Neil pool, skate park project wins Bloomington City Council backing
O'Neil Pool is located at 1515 West Chestnut Street in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is willing to borrow money t...
Mar 23, 2021
Sen. Duckworth labels Rep. Davis calling COVID-19 ‘kung flu’ as “racist”
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Illinois' two U.S. senators convened a Zoom call to label this week's Atlanta spa killing spree a...
Mar 19, 2021
Democrats in Illinois House condemn Rep. Chris Miller for “fighting words” leading up to Capitol insurrection
State Rep. Chris Miller. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The supermajority Democrats in the Illinois House condemned Rep, Chris Miller (R-Oakland) for what you might ca...
Mar 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces bridge to Phase Five
Gov. Pritzker made the announcements on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If everything goes as planned, Gov. JB Pritzker can look at Thursday as a big, big step f...
Mar 18, 2021
Normal Town Council violated ‘Open Meetings Act’ twice in 2019, Attorney General says
Karyn Smith told Heart of Illinois-ABC there are more expanded discussions of various topics since her election to the council. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL ...
Mar 18, 2021
House Republicans introduce “Reimagine Illinois”
The four points: "Ending the Culture of Corruption," "Responsible Fiscal Leadership," "Growing Jobs and Opportunities for Our Families," "Ensuring Public Safety." (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl ...
Mar 17, 2021
Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee discusses COVID
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, is frustrated with how the department is set up and with the information she's getting about it. (Dave Dahl/WJBC...
Mar 16, 2021
