Category Archives: Politics
Gov. Pritzker stops short of calling for Sangamon County Sheriff to resign
Gov. Pritzker speaking at a press conference. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker stopped short of calling for Sangamon County sheriff Jack Campbell to resign...
Aug 06, 2024
Leader of Illinois Dept. of Insurance explains the roles of “pharmacy benefit managers”
Ann Gillespie, acting director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, tells an Illinois House health care committee the "pharmacy benefit managers" are so big they seem to have their fingers in ever...
Jul 24, 2024
At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm
On the floor of the Republican National Convention, delegates rally around signs for their state during votes and speeches. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)Bailey, Bost claim unity in sup...
Jul 16, 2024
Mayor Chris Koos announces re-election bid for sixth term
Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD NORMAL – In a Monday morning announcement, Normal Mayor Chris Koos said he seeks re-election in the April 2025 consolidated election f...
Jul 15, 2024
Gov. Pritzker on President Biden: “He needs to go out there and answer all the questions”
Gov. Pritzker spoke to reporters Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker, back from Washington, says President Biden is ready to be the...
Jul 09, 2024
Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign
Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in a file photo in his Illinois State Capitol office. The governor traveled to the White House on Monday to meet with the president and many of the nation's other Democrat...
Jul 04, 2024
Central Illinois Congressman urging lawmakers not to vote for a pay raise
Congressman Sorensen (D-IL) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman joined several lawmakers recently t...
Jun 12, 2024
Gov. Pritzker signs $53B budget into law
Gov. Pritzker signed the state budget on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/X)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state's $53.1 billion dollar budget is now law. Gov. JB Pritzker signed it in ...
Jun 05, 2024
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson headlines Peoria-Tazewell Lincoln Day Dinner
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson. (X/Speaker Mike Johnson)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, shared his views with people in Peoria Saturday...
Jun 03, 2024
Illinois House approves $53 billion budget
SB 251 SA 3 has passed the House, 65-45, and awaits the governor's action. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A $53.1 billion budget is on its way to the governor.Just after 2 a.m., the I...
May 29, 2024
