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Chiddix Junior High teacher's detention hearing postponed until next week
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - An attorney for a Chiddix Junior High teacher asked to delay a detention hearing until next Wednesday. Andrew "Drew" Miller, 41, of Normal, appeared in McLean Cou...
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In the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges
By KRISTIN BORCHERS & RILEY SEMBLER Saluki Local Reporting Lab For Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Alpha-gal syndrome is a little-known allergy caused by a lone star tick bite and can cause ...
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Bloomington Fire Department mourns loss of Captain James Schreiber
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Bloomington Fire Department announced the sudden death of one of its own on Monday. Captain James Schreiber, 53, died suddenly while he was off duty at his home, accordi...
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Peoria Heights mayor to stand trial for DUI in July
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A jury next month could decide if Peoria Heights Mayor Matt Wigginton is guilty of DUI stemming from his arrest in April in a Downtown Peoria parking deck. During a fi...
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'No one can credibly investigate themselves': Now-cleared 'Broadview Six' protesters request special prosecutor
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The now-cleared "Broadview Six" protesters are asking a federal judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investig...
Jun 18, 2026
ICYMI: Chiddix Junior High teacher arrested on child sex abuse charges
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A Chiddix Junior High teacher has been arrested Wednesday after he was indicted for alleged child exploitation. A 42-count bill of indictment was returned by a Mc...
Jun 18, 2026
Severe storms cause surge in claims for Country Financial
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - In the past week, Country Financial received 1,700 claims, with 70% of those claims in Illinois and the vast majority reporting property losses. That's according to Je...
Jun 18, 2026
Effingham Fire Dept. said injuries reported after severe weather rages through the area
By WCIA & WMBD TV EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) - Several people were hurt as severe weather swept through Effingham County on Wednesday evening. Effingham Fire Chief, Brant Yochum, said crews res...
Jun 18, 2026
Tornado Watch issued through 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 17
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A tornado watch has been issued for the area through 10 p.m. Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Central Illinois under a Level 4 (Moderate Risk) for severe...
Jun 17, 2026
Minonk flips switch on solar farm, powers thousands of homes
By WMBD TV MINONK, Ill. (WMBD) - With a drum roll from the audience and a flip of a switch, a new clean energy source became available for the residents of Minonk. Nearly two dozen community members a...
Jun 17, 2026
