Category Archives: Headlines
UPDATE: Railroad crossing closure in Bloomington postponed
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A railroad crossing closure in Bloomington that was planned for this weekend has been rescheduled. Due to a change in the construction schedule, the planned closu...
22m ago
Dixon man dies in single-vehicle crash on I-39 in McLean County
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A 36-year-old Dixon man died early Wednesday morning as a result of a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 39, the McLean County Coroner announced. Thomas D. Rockwood was pronounce...
25m ago
Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates
By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A developer has withdrawn, for now, a rezoning request for a large-scale data center in Hoffman Estates, a ...
2h ago
Pekin crash claims life of motorcycle driver
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) - A two-vehicle crash early July 1 at Illinois Route 9 and South 5th Street in Pekin has claimed the life of the motorcycle driver. The crash between a motorcycle and an SUV happene...
2h ago
Man formerly from Normal sentenced to 24 years for child pornography possession
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A Fulton County man was sentenced Tuesday to more than two decades in prison for possessing child pornography. Tyler S. Kiefer, 30, of Vermont but formerly of Normal, ...
19h ago The man now heads to prison. (Photo courtesy: File)
New Illinois Republican Party chair hopes for 'JB fatigue' in tough midterm
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 ...
22h ago
Central Illinois drivers warned of pavement failures amid heat wave
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 blowo...
22h ago
New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations
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 t...
Jul 01, 2026
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including Cook
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. Count...
Jul 01, 2026 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)
Sun safety tips from McLean County Health Department
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 yo...
Jul 01, 2026
