Category Archives: Politics
Illinois Senators are on the move during Capitol construction
Tuesday marked not only the start of the 2022 veto session; it was also the first day of a nearly 2 -year stay in the adjacent Howlett Building. A deteriorating auditorium received a massive facelift ...
Nov 16, 2022
Illinois lawmakers back in Springfield for fall veto session
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) says the fall veto session will include some, as he put it, "clarifications" to the new law that eliminates cash bail in Illinois. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Da...
Nov 15, 2022
State Rep. Caulkins not happy about reports pointing to new leadership
State Rep. Dan Caulkins. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Caulkins (pictured) (R-Decatur) is not happy about reports pointing to State Rep. Tony McCombi...
Nov 11, 2022
A pre-election labor rally Tuesday was a big Democratic shout of ‘Union Yes’
State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) spoke during a pre-election rally at the IBEW hall in Decatur on Tuesday. (Facebook/State Rep Sue Scherer)By Dave DahlDECATUR – With the Workers’ Rights ...
Nov 02, 2022
Central Illinois Republicans continue push to reinstate cash bail
Members of the Freedom Caucus – central Illinois Republican House members – held a news conference in Decatur Tuesday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Safe-T A...
Nov 02, 2022
Congressman LaHood reports more poll watchers are out this year compared to years past
Congressman LaHood. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Just weeks before election day, a Central Illinois Congressman is touting election security at the ballot box.Pointing ...
Oct 25, 2022
The day after the second gubernatorial debate, State Sen. Bailey greeted supporters in Springfield
The day after his final televised debate with Gov Pritzker, State Sen Darren Bailey greeted supporters in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The day after t...
Oct 19, 2022
Second televised gubernatorial debate between Pritzker and Bailey
State Sen. Darren Bailey (left) and Gov. JB Pritzker. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – It’s impossible to tell whether any minds were changed during Tuesday’s gubernator...
Oct 19, 2022
AT&T latest company caught up in a corruption scandal involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – AT&T is the latest company caught up in a corruption scandal involving former Illinois House Speake...
Oct 14, 2022
McLean County Board approves 4 solar power projects, rewards administrator with pay raise
The new special use permit is for a solar farm on almost 81 acres in Bloomington Township, just north of Old Colonial Road and 1600 East Road. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean...
Oct 14, 2022
