Category Archives: Headlines
Illinois residents hit by text scam posing as state police
By WMBD TV SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) - The Illinois State Police warned the public on Monday about a new text scam circulating across the state. Scammers claiming to be from the state police will text ...
43m ago (Photo courtesy: file)
McLean County man charged with unborn child homicide to stay in custody
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - An appellate court panel on Tuesday sided with a McLean County judge who said a person accused of giving abortion pills to an unknowing woman should not be free pending tria...
1h ago
Illinois county clerks are preparing for mail voting amid continued attacks, changes
By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Voting by mail isn't new. The United States first implemented the practice on a large scale when President Abraham Lincoln insist...
1h ago A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Rivian launches new affordable electric vehicle, R-2
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Rivian Automotives held an event to announce the official launch of their new electric vehicle, the R-2. Many lawmakers, including both mayors of Bloomington and Norma...
2h ago
Pritzker supports data centers, calls for Illinois regulations
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - People across America are concerned about data centers, and Illinois is at the center of the debate. The Twin Cities are discussing whether a data center is a good fit for t...
2h ago Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his 2026 State of the State address in the Illinois Capitol on Feb. 18, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
McLean County crash results in third fatality
By WMBD TV COOKSVILLE, Ill. (WMBD) - Three people are now dead after a two-vehicle collision in rural McLean County, Sunday afternoon. According to McLean County Coroner Kathleen Yoder, the crash that...
21h ago
UPDATED: Man connected to Washington explosion to remain in jail for now
UPDATED (1:35 p.m.) - Scott Benway will remain in jail until a monitoring bracelet can be put on him in connection with the Mother's Day explosion and shooting in Washington. He appeared in court by w...
21h ago
Remaining 'Broadview Six' protesters set for rare federal misdemeanor trial next week
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A rare federal misdemeanor trial is set for next week in the case of the remaining "Broadview Six" protesters eve...
23h ago Former 9th District congressional candidate Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh addresses reporters following her Nov. 12, 2025, arraignment hearing in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Uptown Normal's Maggie Miley's Irish Pub expands with new patio
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Maggie Miley's Irish Pub in Uptown Normal is installing a new patio for patrons to enjoy their drinks and food outdoors. The patio will seat up to 40 more people at a ...
May 19, 2026
LeRoy softball hopes for another trip to state tournament after 34-1 regular season
By WMBD TV LEROY, Ill. (WMBD) - Monday marks the beginning of the Illinois high school softball playoffs. LeRoy is once again poised to make yet another deep run as they eye a return to Louisville Slu...
May 19, 2026
