Category Archives: Politics
Bloomington says the ‘glitch’ is fixed on ballots; early voting resumes
The error is limited to Bloomington voters, as the rest of Mclean County votes through the County Election Commission. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – The Bloo...
Oct 05, 2020
Colleges dropping the ACT and SAT requirements
Some universities – but not all of them – are dropping the SAT or ACT as requirements to get in. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – High school juniors anticipating t...
Oct 02, 2020
Davis weighs in on Trump’s taxes
Congressman Rodney Davis donating convalescent plasma in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If the question is President Trump's taxes, the answer is Joe Biden. "(Fo...
Sep 28, 2020
Republicans say if graduated tax passes, a big tax hike is coming
The debate over a possible graduated income tax is going to a new level. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If the constitutional amendment for a graduated tax passes, Republ...
Sep 28, 2020
Speaker Madigan declines invitation to testify
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-IL). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The panel looking into Commonwealth Edison's apparent attempt to buy off the Speaker of the Illinois Hou...
Sep 28, 2020
McLean County Republicans cheer on first responders
The McLean County Republicans hosted the event, with Representative Rodney Davis throwing out the first pitch. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois BLOOMINGTON – McLean County gathered...
Sep 28, 2020
Tax increase may happen for some or for all
Stratton says there will be a tax hike either way. (PHOTO: Twitter) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – People who oppose the graduated tax question on the November ballot say it’ll soon enough...
Sep 25, 2020
Special Illinois House committee meets Tuesday
Special Investigating Committee chairman State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – We are getting an idea of what to expect at the next hearing of that...
Sep 24, 2020
Illinois Senate Rep. calls for bills that would prohibit lawmakers from lobbying other units of government
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Only in Springfield?Illinois Senate Republicans Thursday brought out some bills whi...
Sep 24, 2020
Gov. Pritzker says he will make the cannabis license process fairer
Illinois' recreational cannabis program is supposed to involve minority businesspeople. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Reacting to an outcry over the awarding of ca...
Sep 23, 2020
