By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Children's Social Media Safety Act - a bill designed to protect children online and limit their access to addictive social media algorithms. The bill would require social media companies to verify a chi...

By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) - The offseason was the shortest in Illinois State football history. But the players are glad it is over. About six-and-a-half months after playing in the FCS national title game, the Redbirds are back to work for a new season. ISU opened fall camp on Thursday with nine starters back...

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois election officials said in a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice that they are complying with all federal requirements to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter registration rolls. The letter is in response to an earli...

By WMBD & WCIA TV SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - Sean Grayson's application for a medical release from prison was denied by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. The former sheriff's deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey was sentenced six months ago to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder. He asked to be rele...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Some unexpected pests have temporarily closed the McLean County Arts Center. Fleas were found while staff was cleaning out a neighboring property recently acquired by the art center, according to its Facebook post. The art center has been closed while a pest control company complet...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A former Chiddix Junior High teacher was back in court Wednesday and asked a judge to allow him to get out of jail while allegations of grooming and child porn possession are pending. Andrew "Drew" Miller, 41, appeared in McLean County Circuit Court for the request as wel...

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A new law requires all districts to have policies banning cellphone use during school time in place before the 2027-2028 school year. The law requires districts to make exceptions for students who need those devices for medical reas...

By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Illinois State University reported they have received a record amount of donations during the 2025-2026 school year. The university received just more than $52 million worth of private donations. This is a record-breaking number, beating last year's number. For the past few years, they ...