Category Archives: Voice Your Vote
Illinois considers automatic voter registration
State Sen. Andy Manar has proposed a measure to implement automatic voter registration. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – There appears to be little ...
Oct 15, 2015
Presidential campaign to officially begin in Illinois
Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party says while Illinois isn’t among early primary states, candidates often stop in Chicago for fundraisers on the way to and from campaign...
Oct 04, 2015
Budget impasse overshadows Illinois comptroller race
Illinois comptroller Leslie Munger will run in a special election in 2016. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Can being associated with Gov. Bruce Rauner spe...
Sep 30, 2015
Democrats focus attention on LaHood in 18th district special election
Adam Lopez (left) and Rob Mellon are the two Democrats running in the Illinois 18th Congressional District special election. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – By ...
Jun 29, 2015
Rients wants to bring smaller government to Washington
Donald Rients in running in the 18th Congressional District special election. (Photo courtesy CIProud.com) By Eric Stock BENSON – Political newcomer Donald Rients said he had no plans to get int...
Apr 27, 2015
Bloomington alderman candidates express views at forum
Candidates for Bloomington City Council spoke at a forum Wednesday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council candidates stepped into the spotlight W...
Mar 05, 2015
Duckworth eyes U.S. Senate run
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth is considering a run for U.S. Senate in 2016 (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture/flickr) By Metro News Service CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth may be loo...
Jan 20, 2015
Kirk feels confident about run for re-election
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (center) expects to run for re-election next year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The decision to run for re-election ...
Jan 02, 2015
Campaign watchdog concerned about money in Illinois politics
Races for the Illinois General Assembly this year set records for campaign spending. (Photo courtesy 401K2012/flickr) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A national group that k...
Jan 01, 2015
Write-in candidacy forces primary in Bloomington Ward 4
Bloomington has scheduled a Feb. 24 primary for a Ward Four vacancy. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There will be five candidates for a Bloomington City Council seat next year ̵...
Dec 17, 2014
