Category Archives: Politics
Gov. Pritzker calls for educational hybrid
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl CHAMPAIGN – In much of Illinois, students, parents, and teachers are still waiting for details about what they're supposed to do this fall. “...
Jul 20, 2020
Illinois Senate’s top Republican says ComED fine is evidence enough
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate's top Republican says regardless of whether House Speaker Mike Madig...
Jul 20, 2020
Where does State Sen. Jason Barickman fall in the mask debate?
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While Gov. Pritzker has called for a national mask mandate, one local lawmaker says he supports ...
Jul 16, 2020
Mayor pushes back on council member’s Facebook video
Koos, a disabled veteran, says Nord’s video is derogatory. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By Katherine Murphy NORMAL–Normal town council member Stan Nord is getting some push back for a v...
Jul 16, 2020
Safety fears expressed as McLean County Board considers resumption of in-person committee meetings
McLean County Government Center. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – Elected leaders in McLean County found it’s hard to reach an agreement about what the new ...
Jul 15, 2020
Will Renner run in 2021?
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – While local elections are still months away, Bloomington’s top elected official contemplates a re-ele...
Jul 15, 2020
Another term for Connect Transit vice-chair
Ryan Whitehouse is completing his second four-year term representing Bloomington on the Connect Transit Board. (WJBC FILE PHOTO) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON– The vice chair of the T...
Jul 14, 2020
Rep. Davis: “I know schools are going to do the best they can” when reopening
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – While Coronavirus cases continuing to rise, President Trump is threatening to pull federal funding f...
Jul 09, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls for national mask mandate
Gov. Pritzker again used a national stage to criticize the Trump administration over the coronavirus response. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – He's said it many times...
Jul 08, 2020
Group of buisness leaders kicks off “No Progressive Tax” campaign
A new coalition of business leaders wants you to vote No on the tax question in November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A group of business leaders kicked off a "No Prog...
Jul 07, 2020
