Category Archives: Politics
Harmon: We’re going to have to look at deep cuts
Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) spoke at a virtual program hosted by Southern Illinois University's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – S...
Mar 09, 2021
Bloomington’s Carrillo finds council opposed to police funding cuts
The request for a comprehensive discussion about the police department’s budget came from Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo, who noted almost a year has passed since George Floyd’s death while in M...
Mar 09, 2021
House bill would help Illinois cities be more “bicycle friendly”
State Rep. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) says for exercise, the economy, and the environment, bicycles are a winner. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Cities would have an easier time ...
Mar 06, 2021
Senate bill would exempt lemonade stands from regulations
SB 119 has passed the Senate Tourism and Hospitality Committee. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Ah, the innocent days of a lemonade stand. A card table on the sidewalk, a pitc...
Mar 05, 2021
Illinois Democrats select new party chairwoman
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson) succeeds former House Speaker Mike Madigan. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Democrats chose U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson) to b...
Mar 04, 2021
Another candidate for Illinois Secretary of State
State Sen. Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort), an Army veteran who played football at West Point, says the job would not be a stepping stone. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Assuming Il...
Mar 03, 2021
Illinois Democrats to elect new leader
Mike Madigan relinquished the chairmanship of the state party last week after more than twenty years. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A woman of color from the Chicago area will...
Mar 02, 2021
Normal’s mayor, council rival argue over water quality as leaders pass budget
During the budget process, the town council also decided to forgo for a year a previously planned 2% increase in water rates, aiming to provide some relief for residents struggling financial due to th...
Mar 02, 2021 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: File)
Sen. Durbin calls on lawmakers to pass Pres. Biden’s proposed $1.9 Trillion relief package
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, Illinois’s Senior U.S. Senator is calling on law...
Feb 25, 2021
Madigan’s successor resigns three days after appointment
Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt was appointed on Sunday and resigned three days later. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCCHICAGO – Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt - a handpicked successor of former Re...
Feb 24, 2021
