Category Archives: Headlines
Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests
By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois American Water, the state's largest private water utility, is seeking a $142 million rate increase...
18h ago
Trial set for former Chiddix teacher on grooming allegations
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A former Chiddix Junior High School teacher will go to trial in mid-September for allegations he groomed a minor. Brandon Knapp, 44, will next appear in court on ...
20h ago
Body found in Illinois River, identity unknown
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The body of a man was found in the Illinois River on Tuesday, according to Coroner Jamie Harwood, who said his office is trying to learn the man's identity. The man, w...
21h ago
New sensory room at Hammitt School to aid in self-regulation
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The Baby Fold has begun construction on a new, state-of-the-art sensory room, designed to help Hammitt School students learn to self-regulate. Hammitt School is an extension of B...
21h ago
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
By NAOMI TAXAY Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary As of July 1, the state's definition of cyberbullying was expanded to include AI-generated digital replicas, for...
21h ago
Armored MMA coming to Bloomington in August
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A performance that will blend medieval and modern fighting will come to Bloomington next month. ARMORED MMA, which features fully armored athletes fighting inside a mixed ma...
22h ago
East Peoria mayor addresses data center, solar concerns
By WMBD TV EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - East Peoria Mayor John Kahl hoped to reassure residents on Monday that a property the city is about to buy will not be used for a data center or solar project. Du...
23h ago
Normal to pilot a program allowing emergency vehicles to turn red lights green
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The Normal Town Council Monday night unanimously approved adding a new technology to their traffic lights that could ultimately save lives. Called the Emergency Vehicl...
23h ago Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)
Pop-Up Chicken Shop owner responds to backlash after holiday pay dispute
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The owner of Pop-Up Chicken Shop is responding after a holiday pay dispute and the firing of several employees sparked backlash online over the weekend. Owner Aaron Fr...
23h ago (Photo courtesy: Pop-Up Chicken Shop/Facebook)
ISP: Man dead after officer-involved shooting in Ottawa
By WMBD TV OTTAWA, Ill. (WMBD) - An Ottawa man is dead after allegedly shooting at LaSalle County deputies Saturday afternoon, according to Illinois State Police. Jacob Williamson, 49, of Ottawa was i...
Jul 06, 2026
