Category Archives: Politics
Illinois DMV offering access to driving record online; first in the nation to do so
In an effort to eliminate some of the more time-intensive requests at the DMV and reduce wait times, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is making Illinois one of the first states in America to bu...
Sep 18, 2019
Bloomington leaders to decide soon whether to allow marijuana sales
Members of Bloomington’s cannabis task force will be named in the coming days. (Photo from Facebook/Medical Marijuana Inc.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s cannab...
Sep 16, 2019
Illinois’ small businesses have less than four months to adhere to new rules and protections for their workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law last month that's intended to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Network/ Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD ...
Sep 16, 2019
Ex-city council member Schmidt honored for two decades of public service
Former City Council member Karen Schmidt sits on the bench dedicated in her honor along with sons Jacob (left) and Jonas (right).(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 13, 2019
Carrillo wins approval for cannabis task force, though council diminishes her role
The Bloomington City Council voted Monday night to create a task force that will recommend how the city can implement the state’s new law legalizing recreational use of marijuana. (Photo by Howa...
Sep 10, 2019
Normal Council to consider tax rebates for Uptown brewpub
The Normal Town Council will decide Tuesday whether to rebate sales and food and beverage tax dollars to business owners planning to open an Uptown brewpub, and the council will hear a presentation ab...
Sep 01, 2019
Barickman: Teacher minimum wage law could raise property taxes
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) (WJBC/Scott Laughlin) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local lawmaker is concerned about a bill signed into law last week that increases the minimu...
Aug 26, 2019
Bloomington Council set to vote on video gaming regulations
Bloomington City Council members are set to vote on new video gaming regulations.(File photo from Flickr/roundnoon) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council is ex...
Aug 26, 2019
Governor signs law setting minimum teacher salary at $40,000
The governor said school districts should be able to comply with a new law that – by the year 2023 – the minimum salary for teachers will be $40,000. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRI...
Aug 22, 2019
Polling places headed to Cook County Jail
People detained pre-trial each year won't miss out on the opportunity to have their voices heard according to Governor Pritzker. (PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some jail inmates ...
Aug 22, 2019
