Category Archives: Headlines
Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois' SNAP error rate in federal fiscal year 2025 was 14.7%, which is up from 11.6% the year before. The s...
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Normal's West Raab Road lane closed for storm sewer repairs
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Part of West Raab Road in Normal will be closed Monday for storm sewer repairs. Starting at 7 a.m. on June 29, the outside eastbound lane will be closed on West Raab f...
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Illinois is experiencing more tornadoes - but receiving less federal disaster aid
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois has seen a record number of tornadoes just six months into the year after a series of spring and summer storms ba...
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New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com A law taking effect July 1 will raise the age at which older drivers must take a driving test to renew their license. The ...
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Bloomington-Normal's Juneteenth queens excited to connect with community
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Bloomington-Normal's Miss Juneteenth Mackenzie McCray and Little Miss Juneteenth Journey Lawson made their public debut over the weekend as they were introduced at th...
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Bloomington-Normal YMCA to participate in worldwide swim lesson
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Bloomington-Normal YMCA and the city of Bloomington's Parks & Rec Department are teaming up to participate in a global swimming challenge. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p...
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State police seize drugs, arrest dozens in Central Illinois during enforcement detail
By WMBD TV METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD) - Dozens were arrested, and hundreds of grams of drugs were seized over a five-day period in Central Illinois earlier this month, according to the Illinois State Polic...
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Former Chiddix teacher to remain in custody pending trial
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A former Chiddix Junior High teacher will remain in custody at the McLean County Jail pending the outcome of allegations he was possessed child sexul abuse material and enti...
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Sen. Durbin couldn't believe Trump blocked a housing bill
By WMBD TV WASHINGTON. (WMBD) - A bipartisan housing reform bill that swept through both chambers in Congress was meant to be signed Wednesday. Until President Donald Trump canceled it. Trump said he ...
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Bill DeWitt III promoted from president to chief executive officer of the Cardinals
By WMBD TV & AP ST. LOUIS (AP) - Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday after serving as team president since 2008. The Cardinals also announced ...
Jun 24, 2026 (Photo courtesy: St. Louis Cardinals)
