Category Archives: Politics
Gov. Pritzker says Big Ten Conference starting does not influence high school sports
Gov JB Pritzker does not sound optimistic about a quick end to the pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Neil Doyle/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The announcement that the Big Ten Conference is starting u...
Sep 17, 2020
Illinois senators hold a listening session about difficulties students are experiencing
Advance Illinois' Robin Steans. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois senators Wednesday heard from educational experts about the difficulties students are experienc...
Sep 17, 2020
Mathy announces re-election bid for Bloomington City Council
Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy Wednesday announced he’ll seek a second term, cit...
Sep 16, 2020
McLean County Board member resigning for new job
Carlo Robustelli. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Government)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat on the McLean County Board says he has submitted his resignation letter effective September 30.T...
Sep 15, 2020
Investigative committee in contact with U.S. attorney Lausch
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago). (Photo courtesy: WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There's some progress to report in the work of the special committee investigating ...
Sep 15, 2020
Teachers say it’s hard to detect signs of neglect in virtual learning
Marc Smith, acting director of DCFS, says – like many organizations – things changed on the fly once the pandemic became evident in March. (Photo courtesy: Illinois DCFS/Facebook)By Dave D...
Sep 15, 2020
Special committee investigating ComEd and Madigan had its first meeting
State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The chairman of the special investigative committee examining Commonwealth Edison and House Speaker Mike Madigan (D...
Sep 10, 2020
Bloomington entrepreneur to announce bid for Ward 5 city council seat
Straza currently serves on Bloomington’s Zoning Board of Appeals, which is an appointed position. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Another candidate is steppi...
Sep 03, 2020
Special House committee will investigate Madigan and ComEd
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There's action to report on Commonwealth Edison and House Speaker Mike Madigan (pictured) (D-Chicago).A speci...
Sep 02, 2020
Mayor Lightfoot wants state help
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot's request for state help with the city's projected budget deficit – specifically,...
Sep 01, 2020
