Category Archives: Politics
Statewide cases of coronavirus close in on 21,000
Numbers in Illinois continue to increase (Photo Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyCases of coronavirus continue to climb in Illinois.Governor Pritzker announced the increase at his daily briefing...
Apr 12, 2020
Numbers of COVID-19 cases in Illinois continue to grow
Cases of confirmed coronavirus in the state are now more than 19,000(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Katherine MurphyAt his briefing Saturday afternoon Governor Pritzker announced the creation of a...
Apr 11, 2020
Frustrated Illinois gun owners get reprieve with card extensions
Illinois gun owners frustrated with delays in getting their required identification cards renewed are getting a long reprieve. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – I...
Apr 10, 2020
Renner details some COVID-19 community resources
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. (YouTube/City of Bloomington) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner provided a video update Thursday with details about some of the COVI...
Apr 10, 2020
Illinois unemployment breaks 200,000
As the coronavirus-induced shutdowns continue, Illinois is seeing a record number of people file for unemployment benefits. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Ne...
Apr 09, 2020
McLean County Libertarian Party asks police not to use enforcement, allow vape shops to sell products during stay-at-home order
The Libertarian party is also asking that vape shops in the county be able to operate with pickup and delivery, similar to restaurants and bars. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bl...
Apr 09, 2020
Sheriff blasts advocates seeking McLean County Jail inmates’ release during pandemic
The McLean County Board’s Justice Committee met virtually Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said Tuesday “social ...
Apr 09, 2020
The ACLU is asking Illinois police departments to educate gatherings without making arrests
Fermon says his department is handling 40 to 50 percent fewer calls since the crisis began, and many of those can be handled over the phone. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Apr 08, 2020
Illinois’ medically vulnerable to be furloughed from prison as COVID-19 hits Stateville Correctional Center
John Howard Association Executive Director Jennifer Vollen-Katz said such a move is important. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a...
Apr 08, 2020
Census estimates nearly half of Illinois has responded voluntarily
Census officials say Illinois is ahead of the national average in terms of responding to the U.S. Census. (Photo courtesy: United States Census/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
Apr 07, 2020
