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Bill DeWitt III promoted from president to chief executive officer of the Cardinals
By WMBD TV & AP ST. LOUIS (AP) - Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday after serving as team president since 2008. The Cardinals also announced ...
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Bloomington welcomes Sneaker Box, unique international brands
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A brand new shoe storefront has opened in Bloomington, offering products you cannot get anywhere else. The Sneaker Box is located at 716 E. Empire Street in Bloom...
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Rapid corn growth spurred by rain, but root rot poses challenge
BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) - As the saying goes, knee-high by the Fourth of July, but this year, the corn is growing faster than ever, being knee-high by the beginning of June. According to a seed specia...
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Bradley University mourns loss of former president Joanne Glasser
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - In a letter to the community, Bradley University President Jim Shadid announced the passing of the school's first female president. "It is with deep sadness that I sha...
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Illinois' abortion landscape continues to evolve amid persistent growth in demand
By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois ...
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Bloomington accepting nominations for beautification awards
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Citizens' Beautification Committee of Bloomington is inviting residents to make nominations for its annual beautification awards. The awards are meant to recognize resid...
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On the Record: Illinois budget signed, Bears' stadium deal raised questions
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - State Rep. Sharon Chung said the Chicago Bears have been inconsistent in their messaging. The Bloomington Democrat made that comment on WMBD News On the Record while t...
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Area high school basketball teams getting ready for shot clock era to begin
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) - High school summer leagues are wrapping up this week as teams are preparing the for the upcoming basketball season in a couple months. One thing players really ha...
Jun 23, 2026
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients - and the farmers who feed them
By MOLLY A. WALLACE Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The Trump administration eliminated food assistance for an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans this year by expan...
Jun 23, 2026
Two men charged with weapons offenses in Bloomington
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Two men will find out Tuesday whether they will be held pending trial after being arrested early Sunday morning on weapons counts. Byron Gardner Jr., 30, of Bloom...
Jun 23, 2026
