By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary New Illinois Republican Party Chair Bob Grogan hopes voters are getting tired of Gov. JB Pritzker and it will help Republican candidates in the midterm elections. Grogan acknowledged infighting within the party has been a challen...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) - With high temperatures and humidity, the Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public to look out for pavement failures. Pavement failures, buckling and blowouts happen with little warning during periods of prolonged heat and humidity, resulting in uneven driving surfaces, acco...

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story Summary Gov. JB Pritzker called for creating a new agency in 2023 to consolidate and streamline services for infants and toddlers under one roof. The programs include home visitations and early interventions for infants and mothers, childcare...

By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration in response to sever weather in several counties this spring. Counties include Kankakee, McLean, Stephenson, Winnebago, Coles, Cook, Effingham, Jefferson, LaSalle, Warren and Woodfor...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - In the summer, the sun can pose real dangers if the proper precautions are not taken. The McLean County Health Department is offering some tips to keep you and your children safe while out enjoying the summer. Sunscreen is the most important thing when planning to be in the sun. We...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The extreme heat may have your air conditioning system begging for mercy, but Bratcher Heating and Air Conditioning has some tips to help your system out. In order to keep your home cold and the AC working properly, it is key to shut all blinds to keep the sunlight from heating up ...

TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scammer impersonating the agency. The scammer will spoof the sheriff's office's phone number and claim to be a deputy from the "Warrants and Fines Division," according to a Tazewell County Sheriff's Office Faceboo...

By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - An incoming member of the Peoria Public Schools Board of Education has filed suit against the district, saying the meeting scheduled Wednesday was not properly noticed to the public. Andres "Andy" Diaz, who is set to be sworn in as a school board member at that meeting, says t...