By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary As he campaigns for a third term as Illinois' chief executive and weighs a possible 2028 Democratic presidential bid, Gov. JB Pritzker emerged from the legislative session achieving many but not all the goals he laid out in his S...

By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WMBD) - After one of Peoria's driest Mays on record, rainfall is giving local farmers some relief. Peoria saw just 1.25 inches of rain in May, making it the 10th driest May ever recorded locally, according to WMBD Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates. Charley Hensley, manager of the Peoria Count...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Two people and several pets were displaced after a basement fire in a home on West Washington Street in Bloomington on Monday. The Bloomington Fire Department responded to the fire Monday afternoon and had the fire under control within thirty minutes, according to a fire department...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The city of Bloomington received yet another Official Illinois Main Street Accreditation for its downtown Bloomington work. The accreditation recognizes municipalities that are committed to strengthening their downtown areas. Bloomington was recognized because of its commitment to ...

By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Department of Corrections is officially planning to rebuild both Logan and Stateville correctional centers in Crest Hill, dashing locals' hopes that the state would rebuild Logan at its current Lincoln location. The Friday, Ju...

By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - After a very dry start to June, a stormy and humid weather pattern takes hold for the next several days. Key Takeaways Flood Watch through Monday Evening Localized pockets of 2 to 3+ inches of rain may lead to flooding Rain totals will vary widely from one spot to another Oppressive hea...

By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - In honor of the Route 66 centennial celebration, a new mural has been revealed at an iconic stop on the route. The mural was put in Sprague's Super Service in Normal, also known as Ryburns Place. It features bright colors and landmarks special to Normal. The owner of Ryburn's place thin...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A man was hospitalized, and his girlfriend arrested, after he was allegedly stabbed on Friday. Mariana Motherway, 26, was charged with domestic battery, according to McLean County Court records. Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5 Officers with the ...