Category Archives: Politics
State Senator reported as ‘cooperating witness’ against Arroyo
Terry Link spoke with reporters Tuesday at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A day after State Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) faced bribery charges, State S...
Oct 29, 2019
Pot sales debate shifts to Bloomington Planning Commission
Council member Joni Painter (left) Mayor Tari Renner (center) and Council member Jenn Carrillo (right) listen to the discussion at Monday night’s city council meeting. (Photo by Howard Packowitz...
Oct 29, 2019
Rankin announces candidacy for McLean County Circuit Clerk
Erik Rankin is currently the Chair of the McLean County Democratic Party. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Democrat has announced his candidacy for McLean Co...
Oct 28, 2019
LaHood, Duckworth see safer world after ISIS leader’s death, differ on Trump’s role
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) praised decisive action by President Donald Trump for directing a U.S. military operation that killed the leader of ISIS. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzWASHINGT...
Oct 28, 2019
Chicago looks to Springfield for help in balancing 2020 budget
In her budget address, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said state lawmakers need to help Chicago balance its budget or else city leaders will be forced to hike taxes. (Photo Mayor Lori Lightfoot/Twitter)...
Oct 24, 2019
Illinois lawmakers eye testing, labeling requirements for CBD products
CBD oil doesn't contain THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that produces a high. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Illinois could soon require...
Oct 24, 2019
Lawmakers pick up the fight against opioids in Illinois
Lawmakers express concern that the opioid-reversing drug Naloxone has become a "crutch" (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Lawmakers are taking another crack at fighting opio...
Oct 22, 2019
Bloomington and Normal councils weigh in on “polarizing” pot sales proposals
Cannabis task force co-chairs Olivia Butts (left) and Linda Foster (right) presented a preliminary report Monday night to the Bloomington City Council. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard ...
Oct 22, 2019
Task force majority favors regulated marijuana sales in Bloomington
Cannabis task force members Deb Carter (left) and Julie Emig (right) favor regulated marijuana sales in Bloomington. The task force met Thursday night in city council chambers. (Photo by Howard Packow...
Oct 18, 2019
County Board seeks to spare taxpayers from cost of resolving Auditor-Treasurer dispute
The McLean County Board is directing Administrator Camille Rodriguez to find an outside accounting expert who won’t charge taxpayers to analyze government finances. (File photo by Howard Packowi...
Oct 16, 2019
