Category Archives: Politics
McLean County GOP chair seeks unity after primary battles
McLean County Republican Party Chairman Chuck Erickson is retiring from the post next month. He said the GOP has to stop internal bickering to defeat Democrats this fall.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Chuck...
Mar 21, 2018
McLean County voter turnout seen at about 30 percent, close to 2014
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael says voter turnout will be about the same or a little below the average of 30 percent for a midterm primary. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
Mar 20, 2018
Illinois voters to cast ballots in primary election
The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is primary day in Illinois.The polls open at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. The rac...
Mar 20, 2018
On election eve, State Farm IT job cuts on the Rep. Brady’s mind during work session with city aldermen
State Sen. Bill Brady (left) and State Rep. Dan Brady (right) participated in a Bloomington City Council legislative work session Monday night. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOM...
Mar 20, 2018
As primary approaches, Ives ramps up attacks on Rauner
State Rep. Jeanne Ives is interviewed at the WJBC studios Friday, four days before Republican voters decide whether she should replace incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner as the GOP nominee.(WJBC photo)By How...
Mar 16, 2018
District 87 rejects pleas from students, fires teacher who narrowly lost 2017 Normal mayor race
Marc Tiritilli embraces a supporter at Wednesday night’s District 87 school board meeting.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A parent described as a public re...
Mar 15, 2018
Aldermen want to raise fines on problem landlords, but likely won’t hire more inspectors
A fire destroyed much of a 12-unit apartment building on Gettysburg Dr. on Feb. 10. The blaze prompted a review by city leaders into landlord compliance with city codes. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)B...
Mar 13, 2018
Rep. Davis worries North Korea won’t give up nuclear weapons
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is skeptical about President Trump’s chances for success when he meets with the North Korean leader. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzCentral Illinois Congressman...
Mar 12, 2018
Poll: 4 of 5 voters think Illinois on wrong track
A new poll puts Gov. Bruce Rauner’s (left) approval rating at 31 percent and Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan ‘s at 21 percent. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner, Mike Madigan)B...
Mar 08, 2018
Biss visits ISU College Democrats
Democratic candidate for Illinois governor Daniel Biss visited the Illinois State University campus to address students just two weeks from the primary election. (Photo Ashley Antonini/WZND)By Ashley ...
Mar 06, 2018
