Category Archives: Politics
Barickman: State’s budget a top priority
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke Thursday with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers haven’t been in session for o...
Apr 17, 2020
Budget analysts give options for perilous Illinois budget, expect deep cuts
Illinois' 2021 budget could be more than $7 billion in the red, according to new estimates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budgetary experts say Illinois is in...
Apr 17, 2020
Bloomington council urged to boost aid to hardest hit in pandemic’s fallout
Bloomington City Council at its virtual meeting earlier this week. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington City Council member is calling on the council to support us...
Apr 17, 2020
DCFS suspends some foster care visits, parents turn to technology to stay connected
Parents of children in foster have turned to technology to stay in touch with their children after DCFS suspended some in-person visits to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By ...
Apr 16, 2020
Report: State has spent more than $1.7 million dollars on secret charter flights from China for PPE
Governor J.B. Pritzker has arranged for two charter jets to transport millions of masks and gloves from China to Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov...
Apr 16, 2020
Richards to lead McLean County Democrats; Beard re-elected to GOP chair
Nikita Richards received 64% of the vote. (WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON – A busy night in the virtual political ring as McLean County Democrats, Republican precinct co...
Apr 16, 2020
Public health officials survey COVID-19 cases, track recovery rates
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,222 new coronavirus cases with 74 additional deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Public health officials...
Apr 15, 2020
Illinois House GOP members discuss problems with filing for unemployment
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin during a zoom conference call Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A top Illinois Republican is sick and tired of the complaints about the ...
Apr 13, 2020
Three weeks in, small businesses ‘devastated’ by COVID-19 shutdown
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said last week he hopes government-issued small business loans can help keep entrepreneurs afloat during the shutdown. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFI...
Apr 13, 2020
Help with assistance programs just a call away
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal). (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Katherine MurphySmall business and individuals needing help navigating all the COVID-19 related programs and assistance available can...
Apr 13, 2020
