State Senator Jason Barickman/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle High school students from around central Illinois got the chance this week to discuss politics and develop new ideas for laws in the state. The youth advisory council met at Illinois State University Wednesday and was hosted by State Sen. Jason Barickman. The Bloomington Republican said…… MORE
By Neil Doyle A faculty member at Pontiac Township High School is working with students to help them focus on their plans for the future. The career and community coordinator at PTHS is Betsy Westergreen, in her first year in the position. Westergreen told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner she meets with students to help assess their…… MORE
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle After reports that President Donald Trump is reversing course on a planned e-cigarette flavor ban, Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator is responding. In September, the Trump administration announced it would soon ban most flavored e-cigarettes as vaping among young people continued to rise. The New York Times…… MORE
State Representative Tom Bennett Addressing a Town Hall Meeting in Pontiac/WJEZ photo archive By Neil Doyle A local lawmaker is recapping the fall legislative session in Springfield. State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) says several measures were passed, including a bill that will consolidate Illinois’ 649 downstate police and fire pension funds into just two.…… MORE
State Senator Jason Barickman/WJEZ file photo NORMAL, IL, Nov. 18, 2019 – Heartland Community College is presenting a workshop to help Illinois employers prepare their businesses for the marijuana legalization measures going into effect at the beginning of the new year. On Tuesday, November 19 Heartland will present Cannabis in the Workplace: Your Policies and…… MORE
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By Neil Doyle A long time radio industry professional was honored on the Illinois House floor this week. State Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) read House Resolution 582, recognizing Lane Lindstrom, who passed away in July. Lindstrom was, at one time, part-owner of WJEZ as well as its engineer and program host. He worked at…… MORE
State Representative Dan Brady/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle Illinois lawmakers on both sides want to pass several ethics reforms in the wake of two state lawmakers facing federal charges and another involved in a federal kickback probe. State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) represents southeastern Livingston County. He’s one of several legislators who want action…… MORE
