Category Archives: Voice Your Vote

Bloomington mayoral candidate claims fellow candidate spreading false information
A primary to narrow the field of candidates for Bloomington mayor is being held next month. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Fake news has been a national headline and a candidat...
Syndicated Author Jan 26, 2017

No surprises in Illinois’ Electoral College vote
Donald Trump won a majority of Illinois counties on his way to winning the White House, but Hillary Clinton collected all of the state’s 20 electoral votes.(Photo courtesy La Real noticia/flickr...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

Elections board says summer hack did not affect outcome of state’s elections
State Board of Elections attorney Ken Menzel said the summertime hack of voter databases only got access to some voter data. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Syndicated Author Dec 16, 2016

Residents voice their vote, high turnout expected
The polls remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington voters are getting more than just a sense of pride in casting their ballots on Election Day.Ga...
Syndicated Author Nov 08, 2016

Bloomington taxi company offers free rides to the polls
Checker Cab is offering free rides to the polls on Election Day. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Checker Cab)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A lack of transportation shouldn’t keep voters from going t...
Syndicated Author Nov 07, 2016

Madigan hears about absentee ballots
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said some voters have not yet received absentee ballots.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – You're going to hear plenty ab...
Syndicated Author Nov 01, 2016

Illinois registered voters approach 8 million
Illinois reports 7.9 million registered voters, the state’s highest mark since 1970. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The state hits a recent high in the number of ...
Syndicated Author Oct 26, 2016

Group is suing to expand same day voter registration
The lawsuit is being filed in an effort to make same day voter registration equal. (Courtesy http://libertyjusticecenter.org)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – A lawsuit is being filed against the stat...
Syndicated Author Aug 04, 2016

McLean County OKs election money; delays gravel pit permit
McLean County Board member Rich Buchanan said college students are largely to blame for long lines at ISU on election day in March. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON R...
Syndicated Author Jun 21, 2016

Three out of four tax increases pass
Three out of four tax increases approved. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesMCLEAN COUNTY – Three of the four referenda on the McLean county ballot were passed by voters.Voters said yes to a .40 pe...
Syndicated Author Mar 15, 2016