Category Archives: Politics
Democrat Cullerton to retire as Illinois Senate President
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. (File photo from Facebook/John Cullerton) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – What happened after the fall veto session ended probably overshadows anything t...
Nov 15, 2019
With clock ticking, ethics reforms remain elusive at statehouse
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit said she expects a task force to address the issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Leaders from both sides of the aisl...
Nov 13, 2019
Local pension consolidation proposal passes committee despite objections to changes
State Rep. Mark Batinick said the last-minute amendment removed management on a municipal level from being able to present information in duty-disability cases. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Nov 13, 2019
Unified Bloomington council wants no change in property tax bills
Bloomington City Council members on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept preliminary tax levy estimates for next year that should hold the line on the city’s share of property owners’ tax b...
Nov 13, 2019
Bloomington city government expects to keep property taxes in check
The Bloomington City Council will consider adopting a levy that will likely hold the line on the city and library’s share of property taxes next year. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)&n...
Nov 10, 2019
Normal council backs off from property tax hike for pension funding
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (center) supports temporarily scaling back pension funding to hold the line on property taxes. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal To...
Nov 05, 2019
Developer remembered for wielding power to spur Twin-City’s growth
Jack Snyder died October 31. He was 90 years old. (Photo from Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Two former Twin-City mayors who presided over the ...
Nov 04, 2019
Illinois lawmakers continue battle on ethylene oxide
The chemical is linked to illnesses and deaths around a handful of facilities in the state. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bill to essentially phase out ethylene oxide in Ill...
Oct 31, 2019
State lawmakers call for ethics reform
State Rep. Tom Demmer is one of several lawmakers calling for changes in ethics rules in Springfield. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s a rush for the ethical hig...
Oct 31, 2019
GOP gears up for primary battle in McLean County Auditor’s race
Trisha Malott announced her candidacy Wednesday to become McLean County Auditor. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Some leading Republicans believe a new McL...
Oct 31, 2019
