Category Archives: Politics
Local Congressman says don’t expect Democratic COVID-19 recovery bill to go anywhere
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants a mechanism to more efficiently get more money to local government. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A local Congressman says, ...
May 13, 2020
Wisconsin Republicans urge federal lawmakers to oppose Illinois bailout money
Members of Wisconsin's Republican legislature are asking the state's congressional delegation to oppose using federal coronavirus relief money to help bail out Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
May 13, 2020
Pritzker says lawmakers should return to Springfield
Gov. JB Pritzker with his coronavirus briefing live from his house. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has gotten off the dime, after previously deferring to legisl...
May 12, 2020
Liquor license refunds offered by city
Bars and restaurants could see a refund (Photo courtesy Flickr/NathanPeck) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON– If you own a bar or restaurant in Bloomington but aren’t open during the ...
May 12, 2020
Former Gov. Bruce Rauner is attacking incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker
Former governor, Bruce Rauner is not impressed with Gov. Pritzker’s actions(PHOTO; Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– One person is not impressed with how Gov. Pritzker is ...
May 12, 2020
Council agrees to expand enterprise zone
Bloomington Council voted Monday in favor of the candy maker (PHOTO: WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy Candy maker Ferrero has one green light on expansion if it makes that dec...
May 12, 2020
Restaurant owners frustrated with Pritzker’s reopening plan
When Governor J.B. Pritzker announced earlier this week his 5-phase plan for reopening Illinois, it was clear that it would be many more weeks before restaurants could open their doors. (Photo courtes...
May 11, 2020
Boating on Illinois waterways is once again permitted, but some are objecting to limits placed on the number of people aboard
Boating is once again allowed in Illinois, but some object to limits placed on the number of people aboard. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Boating on Illinois ...
May 11, 2020
Illinois businesses worry about uncertainty in navigating Pritzker’s reopen plan
An official from the Illinois Department of Public Health said there are around 30 different guidelines the state plans to put out to businesses to coincide with the governor's plan to reopen the econ...
May 11, 2020
Tax incentives offered for candy company to expand in Bloomington
Elected leaders last expanded the enterprise zone in May of last year to help Canada’s Brandt Industries grow its U.S. operations just north of Normal. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Illinois Radi...
May 08, 2020
