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Trump's 'big bill' takes center stage in Illinois' U.S. Senate race
PEORIA - With major future cuts to social service programs now written into law, Democrats seeking Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 are hitting the campaign trail seeking to position themselves...
15h ago U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, left, meets with independent pharmacy owners, including Dave Bagot of Petersburg Pharmacy (right), in Petersburg on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Normal man arrested on multiple gun charges after fleeing traffic stop
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A Normal man who was on parole is back in custody after police allegedly found a firearm during a traffic stop. On July 1, following an investigation by the Bloomington Poli...
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ICYMI: Home Sweet Home Ministries breaks ground on new non-congregate shelter in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The community gathered on Thursday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new non-congregate shelter village in Bloomington. "We've been working towards this day for...
19h ago Leaders joined for a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)
Feds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant Mike McClain
CHICAGO - Federal prosecutors are recommending nearly six years in prison for ex-Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, the longtime friend and advisor of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Mc...
19h ago Mike McClain, a longtime Springfield lobbyist and confidant to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday, Feb. 12, after a jury deadlocked on all six corruption charges alleged against both him and Madigan. But McClain was convicted on related charges in the “ComEd Four” trial in 2023 and faces sentencing later this month. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Hospital officials in Illinois say they will have to make some difficult decisions in the next few years that coul...
Jul 10, 2025 Memorial Hospital in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois)
Local dentist dead after skydiving accident
OTTAWA, Ill. (WMBD) - An East Peoria dentist has died after a skydiving accident on Monday. Dr. Noel Liu, 48, was identified by the LaSalle County Coroner Richard Ploch. The coroner said he was initia...
Jul 10, 2025 (Photo courtesy: File)
Bloomington crews work through the night as church roof collapses
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A church building remains unstable after the roof collapsed late Wednesday night. City of Bloomington crews were called at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, to the 400 block of E...
Jul 10, 2025 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Fire/File)
Midwest Food Bank sending aid to Texas following flood
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Midwest Food Bank is deploying a two-phase truckload of emergency food boxes, along with The Salvation Army, to Texas following the catastrophic floods over the July 4 weekend. J...
Jul 09, 2025 Midwest Food Bank. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank)
Man arrested for alleged sexual assault of minors in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A man is in custody after allegedly sexually assaulting multiple underage victims. On Tuesday, July 8, Danyal D. Northern, 40, of Bloomington was arrested on ten felony coun...
Jul 09, 2025 The man remains behind bars in the McLean County jail. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Law and Justice Center)
Person receives significant injuries in one vehicle wreck in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A person received significant injuries in a one-vehicle crash late Wednesday morning that closed down parts of South Center Street. Officers with the Bloomington Police Depa...
Jul 09, 2025 (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)
