Category Archives: Politics
Illinois congressman sponsoring new Coronavirus bill
A congressman from Chicago's north suburbs, Brad Schneider, says the federal government ought to show it's prepared for any resurgence of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD...
Jul 07, 2020
Health care propelling Springfield Democrat in her campaign against incumbant U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, the Democratic nominee against incumbent U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville), says she is the better choice on health care. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dah) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFI...
Jul 01, 2020
Local teacher announces run for Bloomington City Council
Patrick Lawler, 35, teaches U.S. History and Psychology at Normal Community High School. (Facebook/Lawler for Ward 5) By Neil Doyle and HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A local teacher will enter the r...
Jun 30, 2020
March planned following teens’ racist social media posts in Normal
The march will start at Normal West High School and end at Parkside Elementary School.(WJBC File Photo) By Heart of Illinois-ABC NORMAL– The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is joining the Normal...
Jun 27, 2020
Reopening of state shines light on damage
The pandemic recovery plan is not going quickly enough for everyone (PHOTO:IDPH) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– The return to indoor dining spotlights the disappearance of restaurant jobs, say...
Jun 27, 2020
Council reconvenes after technical issues
After technical issues Monday the council had a re-do on its Zoom meeting(PHOTO: HOI ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON– The Bloomington City Council had a re-do of Monday night’...
Jun 25, 2020
Pritzker may not be on the ballot, but attack ads are on the air
JB Pritzker won’t be on the ballot this November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Remember when JB Pritzker ripped out his toilets to dodge paying property taxes?" ...
Jun 24, 2020
Kids Count report shows wealth and health disparities among races in Illinois
This year's Kids Count report is only partially encouraging. (Photo courtesy: Voices for Illinois Children/Facebook)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This year's Kids Count report is only partially enco...
Jun 22, 2020
Local mayors aim to combat systemic racism, Normal’s Koos looks for leadership change at federal level
Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s mayor said Thursday night he envisions a demiltarization of city police, while his counterpa...
Jun 19, 2020
Group representing cities, towns, and villages of Illinois making its voice heard among BLM protests
Brad Cole, the executive director of the IML. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A group representing the cities, towns, and villages of Illinois is making its voice heard .....
Jun 17, 2020
