Category Archives: Politics
Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Sanders
Joe Biden also won in Florida, which along with Arizona held its primary Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) CHICAGO (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for presiden...
Mar 17, 2020
Report: Despite diverse economy, Illinois more vulnerable to coronavirus downturn
Fitch rates Illinois' creditworthiness as just above junk bond status. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As many states facing imminent cash flow issues dip int...
Mar 17, 2020
Normal shopping habits encouraged as Illinois grocers work to restock shelves
Stores like Walmart in Bloomington are having trouble keeping up with high demand. (Photo courtesy: Katherine Murphy/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – With Illinois restaurants set t...
Mar 17, 2020
Lawmakers bracing for running the General Assembly by conference call
Lawmaking is a face-to-face business. But in these times people are getting by another way. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long the coronavirus crisis last...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker endorses Biden on eve of Illinois primary
In a release announcing the endorsement Gov. Pritzker noted the U.S. is facing "some of the biggest challenges of our time." (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By APCHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
Mar 16, 2020
McLean County Board meeting postponed until end of month
The meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed until March 31. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board will postpone its meeting Tuesday ...
Mar 16, 2020
Restrictions announced for Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court cases
If you have any questions you are urged to check the Illinois Supreme Court website for additional procedures as to the Eleventh Circuit after March 16. (Photo Pixabay) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
Gov. Pritzker announces fourteen new cases of COVID-19
Illinois now has 46 cases of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has changed his mind and ordered K-12 schools in the state to close for two weeks. ...
Mar 13, 2020
New bill would limit use of solitary confinement in Illinois prisons
Now, Gay, state Rep. La Shawn Ford, and a Chicago law firm with an ongoing lawsuit over the practice are pushing for legislation that Ford says would limit solitary time and require inmates in solitar...
Mar 13, 2020
IWU extends spring break due to COVID-19
IWU will evaluate and determine by March 26 whether classes will return to campus on March 30. Campus offices will remain open during this time. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasNORMAL – ...
Mar 12, 2020
