Category Archives: Politics
Mayor: State Farm willing to discuss downtown building options
Bloomington city leaders met Thursday with State Farm executives who plan to demolish the company’s iconic former headquarters in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz...
Aug 02, 2019
Sparks fly at Decatur forum as Rep. Davis praises Trump economy, calls Mueller report a waste
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzDECATUR – The hostile political climate that’s pervasive in Washington was evident Monday night in Central...
Jul 30, 2019
Governor signs law protecting sexual assault victims from warrant arrests
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) sponsored House Bill 92, which was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker. (Photo courtesy senatorbarickman.com) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Legisl...
Jul 29, 2019
Carrillo plans strategy session focused on State Farm’s downtown building
State Farm’s downtown Bloomington building served as the insurance company’s corporate headquarters until 1974. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Cou...
Jul 23, 2019
Connect Transit working group gets Normal council backing despite mayoral hopeful’s criticism
Among the criticisms of Connect Transit at Monday night’s Normal Town Council meeting was the purchase of large electric-powered buses. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL ...
Jul 16, 2019
Unit 5 seeks task force feedback before asking voters for tax hike
(From Unit 5) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A Unit 5 school board member said Wednesday night the board has a mountain to climb before deciding by year’s end whether to seek voter...
Jul 11, 2019
Davis: Census should count everyone
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said he could go either way when it comes to including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Central...
Jul 10, 2019
Blumenshine seeks 2020 primary rematch with Rep. Brady
Realtor David Paul Blumenshine is again challenging State Rep. Dan Brady in the 105th District. (Photo from David Paul Blumenshine for State Representative Facebook page.) By Howard Packowi...
Jul 07, 2019
ISU’s Dietz joins Pritzker on Rebuild Illinois victory tour
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzIllinois State University President Larry Dietz participated in Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois vic...
Jul 04, 2019
Vacant county board seat attracts five candidates
Five people are vying for the vacant District 2 seat on the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board’s Executive Committee...
Jul 03, 2019
