Category Archives: Politics
Rep. Davis running for another term in Congress
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Removing whatever suspense remained, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) has announced he wants to stay in Congre...
Nov 30, 2021
House Majority Leader Greg Harris retiring
House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Illinois' top lawmakers says one more year will be quite enough.House Majority L...
Nov 29, 2021
State Sen. Bailey: “Government is not the answer” after seeing Chicago gunfire first-hand
By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Remember the "Pastor on the Roof"? He's been joined by the "Candidate on the Roof."State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who is running for governor, has been staying at...
Nov 29, 2021
Downstate lawmaker: New EV legislation is an “opportunity for Illinois to see more success”
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A downstate Republican lawmaker is praising a bil...
Nov 17, 2021
State Rep. Dan Brady announces run for secretary of state
Brady is serving his eleventh term in the Illinois House, following eight years as McLean County coroner.(Facebook/Friends of Dan Brady)By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – A local Republican is joining a ...
Nov 17, 2021
Central Illinois Congressmen award McLean County with $100K grant to help improve Veterans Parkway
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (middle) and Rep. Rodney Davis (right). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Two central Illinois congressmen announced a $100,000 grant for the McLean County Regi...
Nov 16, 2021
Illinois’ election board has tossed out a complaint about former State Rep. Mautino
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino was a state representative, he did not keep his campaig...
Nov 16, 2021
Bloomington city leaders consider how to spend millions in federal COVID aid
The council has until the end of 2024 to decide what to do with the money, and dollars must be spent by the end of 2026. (YouTube/City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City...
Nov 16, 2021
Rivian expansion on the move in Normal
The expansion will add more trees, lights and signs directing people to the various segments of the property. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Rivian's expansion is moving along in Normal a...
Nov 16, 2021
U of I Finance Professor explains Gov. Pritzker’s goal of advancing renewable energy at COP26
Don Fullerton, a professor of finance at the University of Illinois, explains "what's in it for Illinois" for Gov. JB Pritzker attending the climate conference in Scotland. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/...
Nov 11, 2021
