Category Archives: Headlines
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)
Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate 'Operation Midway Blitz' abuses
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A Cook County judge has rejected a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and charge federal imm...
May 22, 2026 Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke addresses reporters on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Cook County criminal courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
'We will be left out and left behind': Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills
By MARISA GUERRA ECHEVERRIA Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Senate Republicans are calling on their colleagues and the governor to opt into a federal school ch...
May 22, 2026 Senate Republican Leader John Curran is flanked by fellow Republicans Sen. Dave Syverson and Sen. Jil Tracy as he calls on the governor to opt into a federal school choice program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
