Category Archives: Headlines
Unit 5 School District sued over alleged civil rights violations
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A federal lawsuit involving a transgender girl and the largest school district in McLean County could go to trial next year. The suit, which alleges civil rights violations, was ...
May 27, 2026 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Unit 5)
Omega Block brings dry weather to central Illinois
By WMBD TV Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) - Spring of 2026 was off to a wet and stormy start with more than 12 inches of rain received in Peoria since March. That pattern that brought us repeated rounds of sever...
May 27, 2026
LISTEN: Granddaughter of former Morton Mayor remembers his legacy
LISTEN: Lauren Rainson, a former broadcast meteorologist in Central Illinois, remembers the life of her grandfather, Ronald Rainson, who served as the Mayor of Morton from 2013-2017.
May 27, 2026
McLean County Coroner identifies teen victim in Sunday night deadly crash
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A 13-year-old Springfield boy has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash late Sunday night in rural McLean County. McLean County Coroner Kathleen Yoder s...
May 26, 2026
UPDATED: Springfield teen pronounced dead after crash in McLean County
By WMBD TV UPDATE (11:09 a.m.) - A 13-year-old Springfield teen was killed in a single-vehicle wreck late Sunday night. At 1:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, the McLean County Coroner was called to Carle Brome...
May 26, 2026 (Photo courtesy: File)
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren't we eating them?
By TARA SUN Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois grows more soybeans than any other state, but almost none end up as food on Illinois plates. With a trade ...
May 26, 2026 (Photo courtesy: Flickr)
After misconduct accusation in 'Broadview 6' case, former lead prosecutor fired from new D.C. job
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The former lead prosecutor on the "Broadview Six" protest case, whose alleged prosecutorial misconduct in front o...
May 26, 2026 After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired from new D.C. job
Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois
By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois abortion advocates are urging lawmakers to do more to protect reproductive healthcare as the legislative session moves i...
May 22, 2026 The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
'Broadview 6' trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Just days before the remaining "Broadview Six" protesters were set to face a rare trial on misdemeanor charges, f...
May 22, 2026 Social media influencer and former congressional candidate Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh, center, addresses the media Thursday following the dismissal of charges. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
House narrowly advances measure aiming to control prescription drug prices
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com A bill seeking to regulate the maximum price of certain prescription drugs narrowly passed the House Thursday on a vote of...
May 22, 2026 Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, speaks during floor debate on May 21. Syed first began working on this initiative shortly after she was elected in 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
