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ISU football back to work as fall camp opens
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) - The offseason was the shortest in Illinois State football history. But the players are glad it is over. About six-and-a-half months after playing in the FCS natio...
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Illinois state elections board tells DOJ it follows federal law on voting integrity
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois election officials said in a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice that they are complying with all ...
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UPDATE: Massey family reacts to Prisoner Review Board's denial of Sean Grayson's release from prison
By WMBD & WCIA TV SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - Sean Grayson's application for a medical release from prison was denied by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. The former sheriff's deputy convicted of...
2h ago Sean Grayson. (Photo courtesy: Macon County Law Enforcement Center)
Fleas cause temporary closure at McLean County Arts Center
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Some unexpected pests have temporarily closed the McLean County Arts Center. Fleas were found while staff was cleaning out a neighboring property recently acquire...
Jul 29, 2026
Ex-teacher Drew Miller seeks pretrial release while grooming charges are pending
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A former Chiddix Junior High teacher was back in court Wednesday and asked a judge to allow him to get out of jail while allegations of grooming and child porn po...
Jul 29, 2026
Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A new law requires all districts to have policies banning cellphone use during school time in place before the 2...
Jul 29, 2026
Illinois State University hits record $52M in donations
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Illinois State University reported they have received a record amount of donations during the 2025-2026 school year. The university received just more than $52 million...
Jul 29, 2026 Illinois State University's president. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Illinois recognizes gambling addiction, allowing new treatment options
By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill last week that officially recognizes gambling addiction under the state's Su...
Jul 28, 2026
ISU Solar Car Team faces early setback, continues rolling down route
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The ISU Solar Car team is making its way across the country in a solar-powered car after qualifying at the Electrek American Solar Challenge. A few weeks back, the sol...
Jul 28, 2026
Man arrested in St. Louis extradited to Peoria after deadly crash
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A man accused in a hit-and-run that killed a 17-year-old last week was extradited back to Peoria. Shamarr A. Greenlee, 36, was booked into the Peoria County Jail on Mo...
Jul 28, 2026
