Barickman Connects with Young Illinoisans

Posted on November 22, 2019

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

Career Planning is Part of a Student’s Education at PTHS

Posted on November 21, 2019

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

Durbin Has Concerns About White House Position on Vaping

Posted on November 20, 2019

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

Bennett Recaps the Veto Session for Constituents

Posted on November 19, 2019

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

Barickman Helps Prepare Employers for Cannabis Legalization with Heartland Community College Workshop

Posted on November 18, 2019

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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