Category Archives: Politics
Wealth manager says Illinoisans should evaluate real estate investments heading into new year
Illinois has lost population every year for the past five years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With the end of year upon us, a wealth manager says it's a good...
Dec 30, 2019
New laws in Illinois could affect 1 in 5 insurance plans
State Rep. Tom Demmer said when the state passes such laws, it affects about 20 percent of the plans the state has the authority to regulate.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Dec 30, 2019
Gleason: Discussion will continue concerning onsite cannabis consumption
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason spoke Wednesday with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A leader in Bloomington thinks the discussion surrounding...
Dec 18, 2019
Report: Illinois’ transparency on economic subsidies gets a middling grade
Jeff Cox, Illinois Department of Agriculture bureau chief of medicinal plants, said new rules in the years ahead from the U.S. Department of Agriculture could include ensuring losses from crops that h...
Dec 18, 2019
Members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation file bill to tax e-cigs $200 million per year
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and other Illinois lawmakers spoke Friday in Chicago. (Photo Twitter/Senator Dick Durbin) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Congressiona...
Dec 16, 2019
Renner: Opting-out of cannabis sales would warrant veto
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he believes the council will vote to opt-in for recreational marijuana sales. (Photo Facebook/Tari Renner) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City...
Dec 11, 2019
“Incredible turnout” of Normal summit goers speak out on taxes, government spending
Florida-based strategist Lyle Sumek, who was facilitator for the Citizen Summit, speaks with discussion team members. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal May...
Dec 06, 2019
Bloomington-Normal leaders discuss Connect Transit, recreational marijuana
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (from left), Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason, Normal Mayor Chris Koos, and Normal City Manager Pam Reece were key speakers at the event hosted at Illinois Wesleyan U...
Dec 05, 2019
State’s Attorney’s office sides with county board in auditor’s bookkeeping dispute
McLean County Auditor Michelle Anderson. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office weighed in Wednesday ...
Dec 05, 2019
Public set to take “deep dive” into Normal council issues at Thursday night summit
(From Town of Normal) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal’s town government is hosting a citizens’ summit Thursday night to help elected leaders develop a strategic plan.The publ...
Dec 05, 2019
