Category Archives: Headlines
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com Small volunteer groups that provide food assistance to Illinoisans in need could be eligible for a new round of grant mone...
Jun 11, 2026
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements
By HANNAH WEBSTER Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary During the last week of the legislative session, the Illinois legislature passed a bill that would require th...
Jun 11, 2026
Heartland Bank robbery suspects caught in Florida, Illinois
By WMBD TV WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Two men have been arrested in connection with the Heartland Bank and Trust robbery on June 4. Willie B. Franklin, 50, was arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, and Marc...
Jun 10, 2026
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story Summary Last year, as part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," Congress cut off Medicaid eligibility to nearly all groups...
Jun 10, 2026
Power outages reported after storms sweep through Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - More than 7,000 people are without power after storms rolled into the area Wednesday afternoon. A majority of the outages are occurring in the northern part of Peoria County, wit...
Jun 10, 2026
Win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to Knights Action Park with The Scott Miller Show
WJBC has your chance to win a 4-pack of Action Splash Day Passes to Knights Action Park for some Summer Fun! Knights Action Park in Springfield, IL has so much to do, it can easily fill an entire day ...
Jun 10, 2026
Goodwill to host Bridal Gown Show at Bloomington-Normal store
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries is having a series of upcoming Bridal Gown Shows, including one in the Bloomington-Normal area. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,...
Jun 10, 2026
Peoria fire division chief retires, joins Normal FD as assistant chief
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - After 27 years with the Peoria Fire Department, one of its division leaders is headed to Normal to take up a new position. Division Chief of Prevention Nate Rice annou...
Jun 10, 2026
Central Illinois man arrested after guns and drugs found in home
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A Peoria man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly having drugs and guns at his home after it was raided by police. Matthew C. Smith, 46, was booked into the Peoria Count...
Jun 10, 2026 (Photo courtesy: File)
Meal prepping for healthier eating and financial benefits
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - National Meal Prep Day is celebrated to encourage people to start meal prepping and receive the financial and health benefits. Meal prepping helps you eat healthi...
Jun 10, 2026
