By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed 31 new laws on Friday. One includes a controversial measure that allows minors to receive birth control without a parent's consent. Others ban certain ingredients from cosmetics, prohibit school administ...

By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Bradley University is making its largest investment in student housing in decades, unveiling plans for a $25 million Harper Hall renovation that leaders said will modernize campus living and enhance the student experience. Construction is expected to begin this fall, with the renovated ...

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary House Republicans filed a petition to create a special investigating committee into Rep. Carol Ammons' conduct that led to her indictment. Ammons was charged Wednesday with 10 felonies for her role in a scheme prosecutors say was...

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary After one House Democrat was indicted this week and another resigned amid an ethics investigation last week, House Republicans are calling for transparency and accountability. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch kicked ...

NORMAL, Ill (WMBD) - Normal Community High School star Gavin Swartz was drafted in the 11th round of the MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies. Swartz was a two-way player in high school and did damage with his bat and arm. He batted .296, but his arm is what scouts were gushing over. Armed with a mid-90s fastball as well ...

By WMBD TV CHICAGO (WMBD) - The Chicago White Sox, with their 34th pick in the opening round of the MLB draft, selected Landon Thome, the son of Hall of Famer Jim Thome. The 18-year-old played for Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park. His dad, Jim, was an assistant coach for his team. Landon was named the 2026 Gatorade P...

By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of energy legislation Thursday aimed at improving bill transparency and expanding access to the state's low-income discount program. One of the bills increases the state's eligibility for ac...

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary After nine years of funding schools under the Evidence-Based Funding model, wealth-based disparities in per-pupil spending have largely evened out, but residents of low-wealth districts still pay significantly higher property tax ra...