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Rally in Normal aims to safeguard SNAP and healthcare programs
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A rally was held in Uptown Normal on Monday afternoon in front of State Representative Daren LaHood's office to defend SNAP and federal healthcare cuts. "We are all co...
Nov 18, 2025 (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)
U-High volleyball joins golf team as 2025 state champions
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) - Two state championships in two months at University High School. In October, the boys golf team won a class 2A state title. Saturday night, the volleyball team jo...
Nov 18, 2025 University High. (Photo courtesy: U-High/Facebook)
Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Human Services announced Thursday that residents who received partial or delayed SNAP ...
Nov 17, 2025 Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
WJBC heading to Wilmington, IL. for state football semifinals
The WJBC High School Football Extravaganza is heading to Wilmington, IL. for a state football semifinal matchup with El Paso Gridley on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. Pregame coverage can be heard at 4:5...
Nov 17, 2025 (Photo courtesy: Patrick Cunningham/WMBD-TV/Twitter)
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois' transit bill
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - With money for new rail lines, regulations for residential development projects and a list of infrastructure pri...
Nov 17, 2025 An Amtrak train is pictured in Chicago’s Union Station on June 25, 2023. The transit funding bill passed by the General Assembly could expand train service to Peoria and Moline. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
EPG's two pick-sixes were the difference in 2A quarterfinal win over Farmington
By WMBD TV EL PASO, Ill. (WMBD) - El Paso Gridley will be the lone Central Illinois football team still alive in the IHSA state semifinals. Their high-powered offense has received plenty of regional a...
Nov 17, 2025 (Photo courtesy: Patrick Cunningham/WMBD-TV/Twitter)
$18 million upgrade planned for Starved Rock State Park trails
By WMBD TV OGLESBY, Ill. (WMBD) - The $18 million trail improvement project at Starved Rock State Park and Lodge will reopen several closed trails and expand hiking and recreation at what is considere...
Nov 14, 2025 (Photo courtesy: File)
Staunton restaurant owner's detention sparks probe into senator's staffer
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a probe into the conduct of one of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth's aide...
Nov 14, 2025 Protestors gather in Staunton on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, to rally in support of Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval, a popular restaurant owner who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn't coordinated with Schumer
By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Saying that he could not justify "playing with other people's lives" as millions of Americans went without their pay...
Nov 14, 2025 U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks to reporters in Springfield on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore)
Rep. Sorensen criticizes Republicans on Healthcare: 'They have no plan'
By WMBD TV WASHINGTON D.C. (WMBD) - A day after the government shutdown ended, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said Republicans have no plans to reduce healthcare costs. "What is incredible to me is you have ...
Nov 14, 2025 Rep. Sorensen. (Photo courtesy: WJBC)
