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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...
WJBC Staff 1h 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...
WJBC Staff 2h ago

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...
WJBC Staff 2h 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...
WJBC Staff 2h 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...
WJBC Staff 4h 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...
WJBC Staff 4h 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...
WJBC Staff 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'...
WJBC Staff 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...
WJBC Staff Jun 11, 2026

'This is awesome:' Komatsu ribbons cuts $28 million new office
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Komatsu had a lot to smile about Wednesday as they celebrated the opening of their new $28 million surface haulage and mining headquarters in Peoria. This three-story,...
WJBC Staff Jun 11, 2026



