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Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass
By NIKOEL HYTREK & JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary As lawmakers put their final touches on the budget, they passed dozens of other bills in a la...
WJBC Staff 23h ago

Normal to celebrate Route 66 centennial with retro picnic
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The town of Normal announced that it will be holding a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 on Sunday. A 1950s-themed roadside picnic will take place at O...
WJBC Staff 23h ago (Photo courtesy: File)

Miller Park Zoo appoints a new director
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Miller Park Zoo announced that it has hired a new zoo director. Paul Bouseman will take up the role of zoo director starting on June 15, according to Thom Rak...
WJBC Staff Jun 03, 2026

U.S. attorney acknowledges speech to 'Broadview 6' grand jury as calls for his resignation mount
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary In an exceptionally rare move Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros published a "special report" containing the t...
WJBC Staff Jun 03, 2026

Illinois' 'swipe fee' law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The legislative and judicial branches dealt a pair of blows to a state law banning "swipe fees" being applied to...
WJBC Staff Jun 03, 2026

Bloomington building demolished; new parking lot to open downtown
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Demolition of the building on Front and Center Street has been completed, and it has been turned into a surface parking lot. The demolition of the building starte...
WJBC Staff Jun 03, 2026 Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/Facebook)

Man arrested for impersonating sheriff's deputy in Peoria County
By WMBD TV BELLEVUE, Ill. (WMBD) - A West Bluff man is in the Peoria County Jail after being arrested for allegedly pretending to be a sheriff's deputy. Dennis Walker, also known as Josh Coats, 44, fa...
WJBC Staff Jun 03, 2026

Pritzker gets his insurance regulation bill out of both chambers
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Last summer, State Farm increased its home insurance rate by 27%, much to the outrage of Gov. JB Pritzker. Fast forward to the last days of the Illinois Spring Session...
WJBC Staff Jun 03, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker responds to reporters’ questions at a morning news conference on June 1. Pritzker said a Bears deal is not off the table, but still a long way from fruition. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)

Bloomington's Janet's Cakes seeks new owner after 38 years
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A long-time Bloomington staple is looking for new ownership to carry on the legacy. Janet's Cakes and Catering announced on Facebook that they're looking for a ne...
WJBC Staff Jun 03, 2026

Normal Town Council prohibits kratom sales within city limits
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The Normal Town Council has banned the sale of kratom within city limits during its Monday night meeting. This comes after the Bloomington City Council banned kratom a...
WJBC Staff Jun 03, 2026 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)



