Category Archives: Politics
Plans for first cannabis dispensary on Monday’s Bloomington city council agenda
The Bloomington Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6-1 last month recommending the city council grant the permit. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington will have its first can...
Sep 14, 2020
Special committee investigating ComEd and Madigan had its first meeting
State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The chairman of the special investigative committee examining Commonwealth Edison and House Speaker Mike Madigan (D...
Sep 10, 2020
Bloomington entrepreneur to announce bid for Ward 5 city council seat
Straza currently serves on Bloomington’s Zoning Board of Appeals, which is an appointed position. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Another candidate is steppi...
Sep 03, 2020
Special House committee will investigate Madigan and ComEd
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There's action to report on Commonwealth Edison and House Speaker Mike Madigan (pictured) (D-Chicago).A speci...
Sep 02, 2020
Emergency COVID orders not on Bloomington’s agenda, says Mayor Renner
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (YouTube/City of Bloomington) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s mayor said Tuesday he’s “very pleased” that local busine...
Sep 02, 2020
Illinois lawmakers hear about police training in three-hour hearing
Samuel Jones. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – As President Trump was in Kenosha, some Illinois lawmakers Tuesday heard about police training and the use of force. Did...
Sep 02, 2020
Monthly measure of Illinois economy shows state on somewhat of a comeback
A monthly measure of the Illinois economy is on somewhat of a comeback. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A monthly measure of the Illinois economy is on somewhat of a ...
Sep 01, 2020
Mayor Lightfoot wants state help
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot's request for state help with the city's projected budget deficit – specifically,...
Sep 01, 2020
Booker, Baldwin wow virtual brunch
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) tried to rally the troops during a virtual Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association event Monday evening. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &...
Sep 01, 2020
Help for minority-owned business
Dominic Watson. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – For small business people, the during-and-after weeks of COVID-19 could be the right time to grab a share of the econo...
Aug 28, 2020
