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State Sen. Dale Fowler says he'll step down at end of legislative session
By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois mparker@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, is stepping down after the adjournment of the spring legislative session. Fowler h...
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New St. Jude Peoria office marks new chapter for organization
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The St. Jude fundraising office has a new address in Peoria. The ribbon was cut on the new Central, Southern Illinois and Iowa office at 1320 W. Commerce Street. The o...
55m ago
Rockford developer transforms State Farm building into lofts
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A Rockford developer purchased a historic downtown Bloomington building to turn it into lofts. Urban Equity Properties purchased the old State Farm headquarters building on ...
1h ago
Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Final budget details are still being negotiated behind closed doors with the scheduled adjournment of the legi...
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Miller Park Zoo to celebrate 135th Birthday
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Miller Park Zoo announced that it will soon be celebrating its 135th anniversary. A community party celebrating the anniversary will be held at 3 p.m. on June...
20h ago
Former AG Pam Bondi says she was diagnosed with cancer
By WMBD TV (NEXSTAR) - Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, the former attorney general told CNN on Wednesday. Bondi said she has been going through treatment, including surgery, and is "doing...
22h ago
'Broadview 6' defense accuses Chicago's top federal prosecutor of having contact with grand jury
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary After a defense attorney for one of the "Broadview Six" protesters on Tuesday accused U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutro...
23h ago : The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Bloomington Police Arrest Suspect in Sunday Shooting
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Bloomington Police Department announced an arrest in connection with a Saturday morning shooting. Jeremiah McCottrell, 24, of Normal, was arrested for aggravated dischar...
23h ago
Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett filed to run for governor as an independent candidate. Corbett sai...
May 27, 2026
Unit 5 School District sued over alleged civil rights violations
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A federal lawsuit involving a transgender girl and the largest school district in McLean County could go to trial next year. The suit, which alleges civil rights violations, was ...
May 27, 2026 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Unit 5)
