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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'...
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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...
18h ago
'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,...
19h ago
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com Small volunteer groups that provide food assistance to Illinoisans in need could be eligible for a new round of grant mone...
21h ago
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements
By HANNAH WEBSTER Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary During the last week of the legislative session, the Illinois legislature passed a bill that would require th...
21h ago
Heartland Bank robbery suspects caught in Florida, Illinois
By WMBD TV WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Two men have been arrested in connection with the Heartland Bank and Trust robbery on June 4. Willie B. Franklin, 50, was arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, and Marc...
Jun 10, 2026
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story Summary Last year, as part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," Congress cut off Medicaid eligibility to nearly all groups...
Jun 10, 2026
Power outages reported after storms sweep through Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - More than 7,000 people are without power after storms rolled into the area Wednesday afternoon. A majority of the outages are occurring in the northern part of Peoria County, wit...
Jun 10, 2026
Win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to Knights Action Park with The Scott Miller Show
WJBC has your chance to win a 4-pack of Action Splash Day Passes to Knights Action Park for some Summer Fun! Knights Action Park in Springfield, IL has so much to do, it can easily fill an entire day ...
Jun 10, 2026
Goodwill to host Bridal Gown Show at Bloomington-Normal store
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries is having a series of upcoming Bridal Gown Shows, including one in the Bloomington-Normal area. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,...
Jun 10, 2026
