Category Archives: Politics
Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign
Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in a file photo in his Illinois State Capitol office. The governor traveled to the White House on Monday to meet with the president and many of the nation's other Democrat...
Jul 04, 2024
Illinois’ Comptroller showing strong support for the state’s new budget
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state's fiscal year begins in two weeks. It's a tight budget year. It's a tough budget year. I...
Jun 17, 2024
Not enough lawmakers show up for a vote to send the Governor recommendation on Stateville and Logan prisons
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, the other COGFA co-chair, says tours of Stateville and Logan were eye-opening. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The latest curve in the Pritzker ad...
Jun 14, 2024
Central Illinois Congressman urging lawmakers not to vote for a pay raise
Congressman Sorensen (D-IL) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman joined several lawmakers recently t...
Jun 12, 2024
Gov. Pritzker signs $53B budget into law
Gov. Pritzker signed the state budget on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/X)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The state's $53.1 billion dollar budget is now law. Gov. JB Pritzker signed it in ...
Jun 05, 2024
Congressman LaHood addresses recent farm bill amendment
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – An amendment to the 2024 farm bill could prohibit intoxicating hem...
Jun 04, 2024
Illinois Gov. Pritzker makes a case for President Biden to be reelected on national TV
Gov. Pritzker made his case on national TV this week. (Photo courtesy; JB Pritzker/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A president in office is trying to make progress. A convicted felon running aga...
Jun 04, 2024
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson headlines Peoria-Tazewell Lincoln Day Dinner
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson. (X/Speaker Mike Johnson)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, shared his views with people in Peoria Saturday...
Jun 03, 2024
Illinois House approves $53 billion budget
SB 251 SA 3 has passed the House, 65-45, and awaits the governor's action. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A $53.1 billion budget is on its way to the governor.Just after 2 a.m., the I...
May 29, 2024
State Sen. Preston proposes an honor for former Secretary of State Jesse White
Former Secretary of State Jesse White. (Photo courtesy: Jesse White/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A teacher, paratrooper, lawmaker, college and pro athlete, and Secretary of State will hav...
May 24, 2024
