Category Archives: Politics
Libertarian gov. candidate Jackson favors property tax rollback, marijuana legalization
Kash Jackson is the Libertarian nominee for Illinois governor. (Photo courtesy Kash Jackson)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The Libertarian candidate for governor is riding his party’s theme...
Apr 06, 2018
Barickman not optimistic lawmakers will pass budget on time
State Sen. Jason Barickman isn’t sounding optimistic about getting a budget deal done in time this year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers will return...
Apr 05, 2018
Pritzker hard to pin down on tax plan
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy Facebook/J.B. Pritzker) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor, J.B. Pr...
Apr 05, 2018
Normal council spends millions on insurance, infrastructure upgrades
Normal Town Council members voted unanimously in favor of millions of dollars in spending for insurance, road, and water main improvements. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Nor...
Apr 03, 2018
Normal’s mayor takes leave for prostate cancer treatment
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left), seen here with newly-hired City Manager Pam Reece (center) and retired City Manager Mark Peterson (right). Koos announced Monday he has prostate cancer, and will be tak...
Apr 02, 2018
County board candidate Suess favors sheriff’s review board, elimination of Bloomington Election Commission
Steve Suess is the Libertarian candidate for the District 8 seat on the McLean County Board. (Photo courtesy Steve Suess)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A candidate for McLean County Board favors ...
Mar 30, 2018
Bloomington council rejects library relocation
Bloomington aldermen voted 6-2 for the library to expand at its current Olive St. location. (File photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council favors expanding the public ...
Mar 27, 2018 Bloomington Pub
Alderman Bray: Mayor ‘abusive’ in promoting welcoming city ordinance
The Keep Families Together campaign members gathered outside Bloomington City Hall prior to a tense exchange between Bloomington Alderman Kimberly Bray and Mayor Tari Renner. (Photo by Patrick Baron/W...
Mar 27, 2018
Sen. Brady seeks bipartisan solutions to gun violence, urges GOP unity against Pritzker
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington is seeking bipartisan measures on gun violence, and he’s calling on the GOP to unite behind Gov. Rauner. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTO...
Mar 26, 2018
Defeated in primary, Segobiano hints his political career is not done
Veteran McLean County Board member Paul Segobiano during Friday’s appearance on WJBC’s Afternoon Report. (Photo by Crystal Donaldson/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Veter...
Mar 23, 2018
