Category Archives: Politics
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady: “we should not go home” until legislature comes up with bipartisan plan
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), urging the legislature and governor to stay in Springfield, wants more from both – particularly Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By D...
May 22, 2020
Final touches being put on graduated income tax amendment
Senators Thursday night did their final work on the proposed graduated tax amendment that voters will see in November.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPINGFIELD–Final preparation...
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 testing stays local as National Guard moves on
The drive-thru testing site at the McLean County Fairgrounds will continue to operate. (Facebook/McLean County Emergency Management Agency) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON– The Illinois N...
May 22, 2020
State Sen. Barickman hopes Gov. Pritzker works with the Legislature moving forward
State Senator Jason Barickman. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By AJ Harris and Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – With Governor J.B. Pritzker altering the phase three plan for restoring Illinois, many establi...
May 21, 2020
Vote-by-mail making progress in Illinois General Assembly
Kelly Burke (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl, WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Remember when Illinois had Primary Election Day despite the pandemic? A proposal to expand vote-by-mail for the general ele...
May 21, 2020
Fireworks for lawmakers first day back in Springfield
State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who pointed out everybody in the Illinois House was practicing social distancing, said he has the freedom not to wear a mask.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRING...
May 21, 2020
Emergency rule repealed
It's not necessarily a victory for those who opposed the governor's controversial emergency rule – over enforcement of businesses staying closed.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRI...
May 21, 2020
Gov. Pritzker announces restaurants can open outdoor dining beginning May 29
Gov. Pritzker made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Two words: al fresco.Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday announced that he is adding outdoor ...
May 20, 2020
Punishments for violating Governor’s stay-at-home orders questioned
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin sees problems with the punishments for the state’s stay-at-home order.(WJBC file photo) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – Either in a committee or in a court, th...
May 20, 2020
House republicans want immediate vote on Gov. Pritzker’s plan
As the Illinois General Assembly reconvenes, house republicans want Restore Illinois on the table. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – As the Illinois General Assembly ...
May 20, 2020
