Category Archives: Politics
New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago prior to signing a bill aimed at giving more Illinoisans who leave a correctional facility access to a free state ID. (Credit: Illinois.gov)By D...
Aug 06, 2024
Gov. Pritzker stops short of calling for Sangamon County Sheriff to resign
Gov. Pritzker speaking at a press conference. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker stopped short of calling for Sangamon County sheriff Jack Campbell to resign...
Aug 06, 2024
Illinois Senior Senator campaigns for Gov. Pritzker to be Kamala Harris’ running mate
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Il.) spoke with reporters Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ senior U.S. senator, Democrat Dick Durbin, thinks Gov. JB P...
Aug 05, 2024
Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings
Pritzker signs 'Worker Freedom of Speech Act' at organized labor convention. (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.comROSEMONT - Gov. ...
Jul 31, 2024
Leader of Illinois Dept. of Insurance explains the roles of “pharmacy benefit managers”
Ann Gillespie, acting director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, tells an Illinois House health care committee the "pharmacy benefit managers" are so big they seem to have their fingers in ever...
Jul 24, 2024
At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm
On the floor of the Republican National Convention, delegates rally around signs for their state during votes and speeches. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)Bailey, Bost claim unity in sup...
Jul 16, 2024
Mayor Chris Koos announces re-election bid for sixth term
Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD NORMAL – In a Monday morning announcement, Normal Mayor Chris Koos said he seeks re-election in the April 2025 consolidated election f...
Jul 15, 2024
US Rep. Sorensen says President Joe Biden should not run for reelection
Congressman Sorensen (D-IL). (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By WMBD TV PEORIA – In an emailed statement after President Joe Biden held court for more than an hour in a televised news confere...
Jul 12, 2024
Gov. Pritzker on President Biden: “He needs to go out there and answer all the questions”
Gov. Pritzker spoke to reporters Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker, back from Washington, says President Biden is ready to be the...
Jul 09, 2024
Local Congressman encouraging lawmakers to pass a new Farm Bill
Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen (pictured) spoke with RFD Radio Network. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and RFD Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – One Central Illinois lawmaker plans to ...
Jul 08, 2024
