Category Archives: Politics
Illinois Republicans suing Gov. Pritzker over ten-person limit on groups
Illinois Republicans are suing the governor over the ten-person limit for gatherings. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans are suing the governor over his ...
Jun 16, 2020
Gov. Pritzker looks toward Phase Four of re-opening plan
Gov. JB Pritzker (right) announced a grant program to help lower-income Illinoisans affected financially by coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker loo...
Jun 15, 2020
District 87 concerned about future of Eastland Mall
Reilly says he understands COVID-19 has hit businesses hard, however, he says even prior to the pandemic, Eastland mall had been struggling. (WJBC file photo) By Heart of Illinois ABC The owner...
Jun 15, 2020
Gov. Pritzker please with progress Illinoisans are making to defeat COVID-19
Illinois' performance in pushing coronavirus numbers down has Gov. Pritzker optimistic they won't rise again this fall. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is...
Jun 10, 2020
One local politician isn’t behind a second stimulus check
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) “This is not the type of policemen or the activity we want police engaged in.”(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A Downstate Congre...
Jun 09, 2020
Protesters calling for change have backing from Bloomington City Council
Mayor Tari Renner and the city council at Monday night’s council meeting barely mentioned the rioting and looting that targeted some local businesses, and instead focused on peaceful demonstrati...
Jun 09, 2020
Bloomington council parts ways with Grossinger management firm
The contract was set to expire a year from now, but the arena has stood idle since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: HOI) By Heart of Illinois – ABC The management ...
Jun 09, 2020
Ideas formed at Black Lives Matter BloNo public meeting
Alderwoman Jenn Carrillo Addresses the crowd as a caucus presents their ideas and goals. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – The local chapter of the Black Lives Matter moveme...
Jun 08, 2020
Members of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus want special session
State Rep. Kam Buckner notes that the Illinois National Guard is protecting property; but who’s protecting people? (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The case of George Floyd...
Jun 04, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls out National Guard to support Chicago police
Gov. JB Pritzker, at a news conference Sunday announcing the deployment of National Guard troops, responded to a question as to whether there will be enough protection. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By ...
Jun 01, 2020
