Category Archives: Politics
Fazzini announces candidacy for McLean County Auditor
Rob Fazzini made the announcement Monday at Lucca Grill in Downtown Bloomington. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Democrat has announced his candidacy for McLean C...
Oct 14, 2019
McLean County Board panel seeks to resolve Treasurer-Auditor power struggle
McLean County Treasurer Rebecca McNeil addresses the McLean County Board’s Finance Committee on October 2. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The M...
Oct 14, 2019
Council newcomers question accuracy of meeting minutes, town’s purchasing policy
Stan Nord (left) and Karyn Smith (right) were elected to the Normal Town Council earlier this year. (File photo from Facebook/Nord for Normal) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal’s cit...
Oct 08, 2019
Normal council gears up for key decisions on recreation marijuana sales
Normal City Attorney Brian Day speaks to the town council about recreational cannabis sales during Monday night’s council work session. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzB...
Oct 08, 2019
Historic Preservation Chair to face IWU student for McLean County Board seat
Bloomington Historic Preservation Chair Lea Cline is running for a seat on the McLean County Board. (Facebook photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat is in the race for the McLea...
Oct 02, 2019
Pritzker: Sandoval should give up chairmanship
Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke to reporter Wednesday after a speech in Oak Lawn. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The governor is unambiguous on this one – a lawmaker who was key...
Oct 02, 2019
Brady seeking re-election in 105th District
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) announced Monday he will seek re-election. (Facebook/DanBrady) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady has announced he will seek re-election fo...
Sep 30, 2019
Investigators looking into allegations of Sandoval steering business in exchange for kickbacks
The Senator has yet to comment on the situation (PHOTO:ilga.gov)SPRINGFIELD– A Republican lawmaker is asking federal investigators to release more details after they raided the offices and home ...
Sep 30, 2019
Connect Transit awards electric bus contract despite Bloomington council member’s objection
Bloomington City Council member Donna Boelen addressed the Connect Transit Board of Trustees on Tuesday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Connect Transi...
Sep 25, 2019
Durbin calls for impeachment inquiry into President Trump
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke Tuesday on the Senate floor. (Photo Senator Dick Durbin/Twitter) By Neil DoyleWASHINGTON – Illinois' senior U.S. Senator supports the House opening an impeachmen...
Sep 24, 2019
