Category Archives: Politics
‘Day of Action’ Monday in Dwight
Demonstrations are planned in Dwight before the village board votes to annex property for an immigrant detention center. (File photo from No ICE Dwight Facebook page) By Howard PackowitzDWI...
Mar 11, 2019
Pritzker reveals long-awaited details of graduated income tax plan
Gov. J.B Pritzker on Thursday disclosed details of his graduated income tax plan. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The numbers Illinois has been waiting for s...
Mar 08, 2019
Charges dropped in a “Schock”ing turn of events
Former colleague, State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria), wonders why the Schock case seemed like a big deal when he was accused. (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlTonight might be the best night's sleep...
Mar 06, 2019
Schock shake up could mean a return to politics
Felony charges against Schock could be reduced (WJBC file photo) By Katherine MurphyThe corruption case of former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock has taken an interesting turn.The disgraced Peo...
Mar 06, 2019
Council hopefuls weigh in on gas tax hike
Bloomington City Council candidates appeared for a forum Tuesday hosted by the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – ...
Mar 06, 2019
Normal council to vote Monday night on water rate hike
A proposed two percent increase in water rates is on the agenda at Monday night’s Normal Town Council meeting. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Property owners in Normal ...
Mar 01, 2019
After Flying Aces leave the ice, arena manager sees chance to attract larger audience
The executive director of the firm running Grossinger Motors Arena is optimistic about the venue’s future despite Thursday’s announcement that Bloomington’s hockey team won’t p...
Mar 01, 2019
Illinois House Republicans show opposition toward graduated income tax
State Reps. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) joined all 44 House Republicans in opposing a graduated income tax system. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – I...
Feb 27, 2019
Guns and Drugs on the mind of Sen. Dick Durbin
Durbin attended services for a couple of Aurora shooting victims a few days ago (PHOTO:Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Gun violence and prescription drug costs were among the topics of a Sund...
Feb 25, 2019
Despite Vote Postponement, Group Still Calls for Protests
No ICE Dwight is still calling for protest ahead of tonight’s board meeting in Dwight (Photo No ICE Dwight Facebook page) By A.J. HarrisDWIGHT – Though there will be no vote on ...
Feb 25, 2019
