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Barickman talks politics at Kingsley Jr. High
State Sen. Jason Barickman was impressed by the questions students had. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke to students at Ki...
May 20, 2016
Rauner considering marijuana decriminalization bill
(Photo by Dank Depot/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he will consider signing a measure to decriminalize small amounts of pot possessi...
May 20, 2016
Bloomington firefighters starting to ‘Fill the Boot’
Local 49 Vice President Clayton Matteson (far right) called Fill the Boot an “honored tradition.” (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Firefighters U...
May 19, 2016
Unions stage capitol rally to demand contract
Thousand of union members staged a protest outside the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ AFSCME Council 31)By FarmWeekNowSPRINGFIELD – Downtown Springfield had the pedestr...
May 19, 2016
Chambers: States with legalized pot show more fatal marijuana DUIs
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers urged caution while considering marijuana legalization. (Photo by Dank Depot/flickr) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County State̵...
May 19, 2016
Medical marijuana sellers say they need more customers
Medical marijuana sellers need more clients. (Photo courtesy Dank Depot/flickr) By IRN Some of the people who sell medical marijuana in Illinois may not make it until the end of the year. John Kagia,t...
May 18, 2016
Schools debate selling naming rights
Some Illinois schools are selling naming rights to bring in money. (WJBC File Photo) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' school boards and superintendents are worried having enough funds for schools ...
May 18, 2016
State Rep. Brady critical of MAP funding bill
This is not the first bill State Rep. Dan Brady has criticized for not having a funding source. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed a measure to fully fu...
May 18, 2016
Central Illinois Regional Airport: Security delays not an issue
Central Illinois Regional Airport hopes to lure air travelers who are angry over long lines at security checkpoints at major airports in the U.S. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – If y...
May 18, 2016
Rutherford discusses Cuba, politics in Pontiac visit
Former Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford spoke to the Pontiac Rotary Club on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock/Cynthia Grau,WJEZPONTIAC – Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is bac...
May 18, 2016
