Category Archives: Politics
Lawmakers could pick new legislative watchdog before end of veto session
Lawmakers changed the process by law to require a search committee to interview candidates and make recommendations. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – The...
Nov 05, 2018
Illinois Republicans make final push with rally in Bloomington
Illinois Republicans rally at Image Air in Bloomington Monday for the midterm elections. (Photo by Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Republicans are ramping up the effort...
Nov 05, 2018
Normal eyes some property tax relief amid pension stress
The Town of Normal is planning on a slight decline in property tax bills for the coming year. (Pixabay) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – After a big jump in property taxes this year, the T...
Nov 05, 2018
County Board’s Segobiano takes parting shot at his own party
Cheryl Froelich, Republican candidate for the District 8 seat on the McLean County Board, is touting an endorsement from incumbent Democrat Paul Segobiano.(From Cheryl Froelich McLean County Board Fac...
Nov 02, 2018
BEC ballot proposal confusing some voters
On the ballot the proposal states, “Shall the city election law be rejected?” (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – With Election Day just days away, voters will have man...
Nov 01, 2018
Senior Illinois Senator says President cannot be taken seriously
Illinois' senior U.S. senator disagrees with the President on "birthright citizenship." (Photo: Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD–It's not often U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Presiden...
Nov 01, 2018
Sen. Rubio returns the favor for GOP’s Davis
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was in Normal Monday night to rally supporters of Central Illinois Congressman Marco Rubio. (File photo from Rubio/Facebook page) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Rodney...
Oct 30, 2018
NRA vs. Barbra Streisand: Londrigan and Davis spar on campaign donors
Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Republican incumbent Rodney Davis squared off in the fourth and final debate in the race for the seat representing Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. (Im...
Oct 30, 2018
Healthcare, immigration among key issues for Central Illinois voters
The midterm election will determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress, or Democrats take either chamber in governing with the Republican president. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Ra...
Oct 25, 2018
District 87 CFO: Key economic growth indicator almost at standstill
District 87 Chief Financial Officer Colin Manahan presented to the school board the 2018 levy for property taxes to be collected for next school year. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard P...
Oct 24, 2018
