Category Archives: Politics
Gov. Rauner in State of the State: ‘We have planted the seeds of growth’
Gov. Bruce Rauner sounded familiar themes in his State of the State address. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he's planted the ...
Jan 31, 2018
Illinois GOP praises State of the Union; Duckworth calls it ‘reckless rhetoric’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) and Major League Baseball player and organic farmer Jayson Werth pose for a photo in front of a Lincoln backdrop in the U.S. Capitol before the State of the Union. (Photo...
Jan 31, 2018
Zoning board unanimously recommends approval of northeastern McLean County wind farm
Supporters and opponents of a proposed northeastern McLean County wind farm attended Tuesday night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The board voted unanimously to recommend InvenergyR...
Jan 31, 2018
Rep. Brady: Schools getting caught up on state aid, vendors still lagging
State Rep. Dan Brady says he will be pushing a measure to overhaul higher education in the spring. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, said there are...
Jan 24, 2018
Bloomington town hall focuses on cutting costs for garbage collection
Bloomington Aldermen Diana Hauman and Jamie Mathy hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday night at the Breckenridge Clubhouse on the city’s far southeast side.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By...
Jan 24, 2018
Bloomington council ponders pros and cons of privatizing garbage collection
Bloomington aldermen are considering several options to reduce costs of garbage pick up, including significantly cutting back on bulk waste collection. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
Jan 23, 2018
Minority Leader Brady sees a very tough year trying to balance the state’s budget
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington, in his role as Senate Minority Leader, said one of the GOP’s top priorities this year is to balance the state’s budget. (WJBC file photo) By Howa...
Jan 19, 2018
Normal plans budget cuts; blames shrinking sales tax revenue
Normal’s Town Council is looking to cut about two dozen jobs as one step among many to try to plug a projected $4.25 million budget deficit. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Normal C...
Jan 19, 2018
As budget battles loom, two Bloomington aldermen schedule Tuesday night town hall meeting
Bloomington Alderman David Sage speaks with residents at town hall meeting earlier this month. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Two Bloomington aldermen are offer...
Jan 17, 2018
Durbin: DACA bill still on track after meeting with Trump
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he believes a deal to provide legal protections to the children of undocumented immigrants is still on track, (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Eric StockWASHINGTON &#...
Jan 16, 2018
