Category Archives: Politics
New chairman of the Illinois Republican Party
Don Tracy, the new chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, says there is much reason for optimism – and some big goals – for 2022. (illinois.gop) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As...
Feb 15, 2021
Governor rolls out his budget proposal Wednesday
The governor's office said there's no tax increase, but the businesses which have been benefiting from those loopholes may say, au contraire. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – We'...
Feb 15, 2021
U.S. Attorney John Milhiser announces departure
John Milhiser said highlights of his time in office include the conviction of the killer of Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang and the recent indictment of former State Sen. Sam McCann. (Photo courtesy ju...
Feb 11, 2021
Rep. Davis calling on Congress to spend leftover money before passing Pres. Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis is calling on Congress to spend money left over fro...
Feb 11, 2021
New House Speaker has one day presiding in the Capitol under his belt
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The only session day in February was an unforgettable one for the new House speaker, Chris Welch ...
Feb 11, 2021
Illinois House approves new set of rules
The Illinois House was back in town – in person – for one day, to settle on its rules.(Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – New speaker, new rules.The Illinois Hous...
Feb 10, 2021
Another attempt to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act
Sierra Club Illinois director Jack Darin spoke Tuesday during an online news conference. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Environmentalists – both inside and outside the Ill...
Feb 10, 2021
Rep. Davis says impeachment trials of former Pres. Trump “sets a terrible precedent”
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – As Congress enters day two of former President Trump’s impeachment trial, Central Illinois Congressman Rodney D...
Feb 10, 2021
Preview of governor’s proposed budget
Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget speech is Feb. 17.(Facbook/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – We're getting a hint of Gov. JB Pritzker's proposals for the state budget for t...
Feb 09, 2021
Bloomington city manager’s contract extended to run until 2025
Tim Gleason previously ran city governments in Decatur and Washington. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council’s contract with City Manager Tim Gleas...
Feb 09, 2021
