Category Archives: Politics
State lawmakers pressure House Speaker Michael Madigan to answer questions about secret payments to aide fired after sexual harassment claims
Madigan has denied any wrongdoing and knowledge of the payments. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Radio Network)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A fellow Chicago Democrat, and others, have demand...
Dec 03, 2019
Candidates gather in Springfield for first day to file
A long line formed Monday morning outside the Illinois State Board of Elections offices. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In a quaint political tradition every other year in Sprin...
Nov 25, 2019
Durbin: I won’t prejudge Trump case
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke to reporters Friday in Springfield. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Should the President be impeached? Should we just let the voters ...
Nov 25, 2019
Despite advances, LGBTQ community still looks for acceptance
A University of Illinois Springfield professor has contributed a political encyclopedia to the LGBTQ discussion.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlA new encyclopedia is out – a guide to LGBTQ peop...
Nov 25, 2019
Bloomington, Normal councils plan joint meeting to decide next steps on sports complex
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (right), seen here with Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (left), when both council’s received the consultant’s study on the multi-sports complex in July, 2018.(WJBC fi...
Nov 25, 2019
McIntyre announces re-election bid for McLean County Board
McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – McLean County Board chair John McIntyre announced Thursday he’s seeking re-election.Represent...
Nov 21, 2019
Woodard announces candidacy for McLean County Auditor’s race
Kevin Woodard made the announcement Wednesday night in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy McLean County Libertarians) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Libertarian has announced his candid...
Nov 20, 2019
Illinois lawmakers look at stalled legislative efforts after veto session
Illinois state lawmakers are done for the year and won't be back to Springfield until late January. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers said...
Nov 18, 2019
Ethics reforms task force passes despite Senate Republicans saying it’s stacked against them
Another measure passed deals with lobbyist regulations, economic disclosures, and creating a central database on such activities for the public to access instead of having to visit multiple sites to d...
Nov 15, 2019
Second Democrat to run for west side county board seat
Nathan “Chiko” Russo, seen here at a Bloomington City Council meeting, is announcing his candidacy for a seat on the McLean County Board. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howa...
Nov 15, 2019
