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Lane closure planned in Normal for equipment delivery
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A lane will be closed on Northtown Road in Normal for part of Tuesday to deliver equipment. Starting at 7 a.m. on June 16, the eastbound outside lane of Northtown 100 ...
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New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@captiolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The Secretary of State's office announced a program to give all Illinoisans access to a large number of online in...
3h ago
Significant severe weather potential for Wednesday, June 17
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A strong storm system is set to roll across the Midwest Wednesday, bringing another volatile storm setup to Central Illinois. Wednesday Severe Threat What We Know Mult...
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Illinois lawmakers seek to streamline contracting for service providers
By HANNAH WEBSTER Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Community Assistance Programs, a Chicago-based nonprofit providing employment training and job placement, typically...
5h ago
Southern Illinois man convicted in federal case involving 3D-printed guns
By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois mparker@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A federal jury this week found Yaroslav Vishnevski, 33, of Harrisburg, who used a 3D printer and other readily acc...
5h ago
No Kings Rally draws crowd in Bloomington
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Community members gathered Sunday in Downtown Bloomington for a "No Kings" rally organized by Bloomington-Normal 50501. The event was held on the front lawn of th...
6h ago (Photo courtesy: BCPA)
Prairie Pride Coalition hosts annual Pride Picnic in Normal
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Members of the LGBTQ+ community gathered Sunday for Prairie Pride Coalition's annual Pride Picnic at Anderson Park in Normal. The event featured food, conversation and...
6h ago
Despite BUILD's failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
By MARISA GUERRA ECHEVERRIA Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Housing advocates viewed the 2026 legislative session as a mixed bag as they secured new funding bu...
Jun 12, 2026
Thousands without power as powerful storms knock down lines, trees
By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS - Thousands of people remain without power after several waves of storms rolled through the area Thursday. Some were still offline from storms Wednesday night but Thursday'...
Jun 12, 2026
Humane Society of Central Illinois welcomes animals displaced by storms
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The Humane Society of Central Illinois has welcomed over a dozen Southern Illinois animals displaced by storms. HSCI has provided refuge for animals in need, including eight dogs...
Jun 11, 2026
