Category Archives: Politics
Beard offers collaborative approach to McLean Co. GOP chair role
Connie Beard has worked with several candidates and the local GOP executive committee. (Photo courtesy Connie Beard)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington realtor wants to take over the soo...
Jan 12, 2018
Public sounds off on Bloomington budget cutting, aldermen lament library debate
Bloomington Alderman David Sage speaks at a town hall meeting held Tuesday night at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
Jan 10, 2018
Illinois’ congressional delegation split on federal tax cut bill
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos is calling the GOP tax bill a scam. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON – The U.S. House will vote again on Wednesday after the ap...
Dec 20, 2017
Congressional candidate’s views shaped by his religious faith, sees tax bill as morally ‘awful’
Democratic Congressional Candidate Jon Ebel, a University of Illinois professor, is running for the seat now held by Central Illinois Republican Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy of Jon Ebel for Con...
Dec 20, 2017
Bloomington council approves arena financial aid, backs Miller Park Zoo upgrades
Bloomington aldermen voted unanimously Monday night to spend $375,000 to maintain a positive cash flow for the city-owned Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces...
Dec 19, 2017
Chief Heffner: welcoming city resolution would handcuff police officers
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner addresses the city council at a public hearing at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTO...
Dec 18, 2017
Illinois legislators prepare for tax vote
U.S. Representative Peter Roskam, who helped rewrites to the tax code, says the proposal will reflect the opportunity in the American economy. (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By Illinois Radio Netwo...
Dec 18, 2017
Bloomington council asked to pay $375,000 to help with arena’s cash flow
Bloomington aldermen will be asked Monday night to pay $375,000 to maintain a positive cash flow for Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Illinois Flying Aces)By Howard PackowitzB...
Dec 15, 2017
Yoder eyes vacant McLean County judge’s seat
McLean County Associate Judge William Yoder is a candidate for the circuit judgeship vacated by soon-to-retire Judge Kevin Fitzgerald. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBL...
Dec 07, 2017
Sen. Duckworth calls for fellow Democrat Franken to resign
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois called for the resignation of Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)By Howard PackowitzWASHINGTON – U.S. Se...
Dec 06, 2017
