BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) - As the saying goes, knee-high by the Fourth of July, but this year, the corn is growing faster than ever, being knee-high by the beginning of June. According to a seed specialist at Evergreen FS, corn this year is growing faster than it has before, and the recent rainfall is helping it too. &q...

By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - In a letter to the community, Bradley University President Jim Shadid announced the passing of the school's first female president. "It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of former Bradley University President Joanne Glasser," Shadid said. Glasser was Br...

By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel t...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Citizens' Beautification Committee of Bloomington is inviting residents to make nominations for its annual beautification awards. The awards are meant to recognize residents and property owners in Bloomington who make a positive contribution to the city's appearance through landscaping, a...

By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - State Rep. Sharon Chung said the Chicago Bears have been inconsistent in their messaging. The Bloomington Democrat made that comment on WMBD News On the Record while talking about some of the biggest legislative items in Springfield, including the budget. The NFL Team announced it is mo...

By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) - High school summer leagues are wrapping up this week as teams are preparing the for the upcoming basketball season in a couple months. One thing players really haven't seen this summer is the shot clock. They will see plenty of it this fall. A 35-second shot clock will be used in e...

By MOLLY A. WALLACE Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The Trump administration eliminated food assistance for an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans this year by expanding work requirements and cutting benefits for lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers. Link...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Two men will find out Tuesday whether they will be held pending trial after being arrested early Sunday morning on weapons counts. Byron Gardner Jr., 30, of Bloomington, and Jovon C. Sneed, 19, of Joilet, are both charged with unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful possess...