Category Archives: Politics
Illinois State Board of Elections offers voting 101
Matt Dietrich, a public information officer with Illinois State Board of Elections said many Illinois voters have questions when it comes to Election Day. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleWith the ...
Oct 03, 2018
A new law could help Illinois reduce interest payments to private sector
The law allows $2 billion to be invested on Illinois' behalf, which is expected to save the state a generous amount of interest payments. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopIn...
Oct 03, 2018
New poll gives J.B. Pritzker 22-point lead in Illinois gubernatorial race
A new poll from the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University says Gov. Bruce Rauner is behind by 22 points.(WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountIf t...
Oct 03, 2018
New director of the Democratic Party of Illinois ready to get started
State Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) has added a new job: executive director of the Democratic Party of Illinois.(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– We're seeing more of State R...
Oct 01, 2018
GOP County Clerk attacks ‘radical, socialist agenda’ of Democratic rival
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael put out a news release late Wednesday night suggesting her Democratic opponent is behind the filing an ethics complaint to tarnish her reputation. (WJBC file ph...
Sep 27, 2018
Pritzker visits ISU to discuss higher education plans
At Illinois State University Democratic Gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker highlighted his plan for higher spending on financial aid and his support for a graduated tax to make wealthier Illinoisan...
Sep 26, 2018
District 87 seeks to transfer money to cover $2 million ed fund deficit
The District 87 School Board Wednesday night will vote on a budget for the next fiscal year that includes a structural deficit in the education fund of nearly $2 million. (File photo by Patrick Baron/...
Sep 26, 2018
First debate in governor’s race erupts into shouting match
At the first debate of the governor’s race, incumbent Bruce Rauner set his sights on attacking not just Democrat J.B. Pritzker, but also Conservative party challenger, State Sen. Sam McCann. (WJ...
Sep 21, 2018
Bloomington’s Gleason: Selling arena, management change among options to reduce the ‘bleeding’
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason is open to the idea of selling Grossinger Motors Arena to a private buyer, or perhaps opting out of the management contract with VenuWorks. (Grossinger Motor...
Sep 18, 2018
Rauner softens tone in Chicago campaign stop
Gov. Bruce Rauner told a gathering in Chicago Thursday that he continues to learn and grow as governor. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – With just over seven weeks until Election Day...
Sep 13, 2018
