Category Archives: State Election News
Pritzker asked about police unions’ endorsements of Bailey for governor
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As so often happens, the newsmakers show up at an event, and the reporters' questions are about something different. Monday...
Aug 09, 2022
State Rep. Lisa Hernandez steps in as leader of Illinois Democrats
A new leader is in place for Illinois Democrats. State Rep. Lisa Hernandez (D-Cicero) succeeds U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson). (Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A new leader is in place f...
Aug 01, 2022
Congressman Davis: “I do not plan to run for anything again”
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois congressman, who fell in the primary, is detailing his next career path.Congressman Rodney Da...
Jul 13, 2022
The re-election campaign is on for the governor
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the first things Gov. JB Pritzker did after defeating a nominal opponent in Tuesday's primar...
Jul 01, 2022
Sen. Durbin: Leaked document ‘changes’ upcoming election
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Twitter) By Blake HaasWASHINGTON – Illinois Senior Senator is lashing out at Republicans after a document leaked from the Supreme Court sug...
May 04, 2022
Illinois Treasurer: “I don’t support a retirement tax”
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerich. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A celebration of Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs' Secure Choice retirement program took a left turn ...
Mar 21, 2022
Former Illinois House Speaker pleads not guilty in the first court hearing
The former Illinois House Speaker did not speak during the hearing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC CHICAGO – Michael Madigan and longtime colleague Michael McClain pled not...
Mar 09, 2022
Aurora Mayor Irvin announces run for Illinois Gov. with State Rep. Bourne as running mate
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin (right) and State Rep. Avery Bourne (left) announced their intentions to run on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Irvin/Bourne Twitter) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The race to b...
Jan 18, 2022
Local legislator address New York Times article outlying Gov. Pritzker as a possible Presidential candidate
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A local legislator says the top elected leader in Il...
Dec 15, 2021
State Sen. Bailey announces running mate
Stephanie Trussell, newly announced running mate for gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), advocates zero-based budgeting. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIE...
Dec 13, 2021
