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From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois' transit bill
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - With money for new rail lines, regulations for residential development projects and a list of infrastructure pri...
Nov 17, 2025 An Amtrak train is pictured in Chicago’s Union Station on June 25, 2023. The transit funding bill passed by the General Assembly could expand train service to Peoria and Moline. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
EPG's two pick-sixes were the difference in 2A quarterfinal win over Farmington
By WMBD TV EL PASO, Ill. (WMBD) - El Paso Gridley will be the lone Central Illinois football team still alive in the IHSA state semifinals. Their high-powered offense has received plenty of regional a...
Nov 17, 2025 (Photo courtesy: Patrick Cunningham/WMBD-TV/Twitter)
$18 million upgrade planned for Starved Rock State Park trails
By WMBD TV OGLESBY, Ill. (WMBD) - The $18 million trail improvement project at Starved Rock State Park and Lodge will reopen several closed trails and expand hiking and recreation at what is considere...
Nov 14, 2025 (Photo courtesy: File)
Staunton restaurant owner's detention sparks probe into senator's staffer
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a probe into the conduct of one of U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth's aide...
Nov 14, 2025 Protestors gather in Staunton on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, to rally in support of Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval, a popular restaurant owner who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn't coordinated with Schumer
By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Saying that he could not justify "playing with other people's lives" as millions of Americans went without their pay...
Nov 14, 2025 U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks to reporters in Springfield on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore)
Rep. Sorensen criticizes Republicans on Healthcare: 'They have no plan'
By WMBD TV WASHINGTON D.C. (WMBD) - A day after the government shutdown ended, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said Republicans have no plans to reduce healthcare costs. "What is incredible to me is you have ...
Nov 14, 2025 Rep. Sorensen. (Photo courtesy: WJBC)
Former Central Illinois politicians urge bipartisanship during a Bradley panel
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD-TV) - Bradley University hosted three former lawmakers on Thursday to discuss bipartisanship. That comes shortly after a partisan battle took the spotlight during the lon...
Nov 14, 2025 Ray LaHood. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
Man dies after being hit by SUV in Bloomington
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A man is dead after being struck Wednesday night by a small SUV on Veterans Parkway. The collisions occurred at about 7:10 p.m. on Veterans Parkway in between Oak...
Nov 13, 2025 (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington Police/Facebook)
Toys for Tots Celebrates 25th Anniversary in McLean County
It's time for the 25th Anniversary of Toys for Tots here in McLean County! Every year WJBC teams up with McLean County Toys For Tots to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys for the kids of McLean ...
Nov 13, 2025 (Photo courtesy: Toys for Tots)
Rep. Darin LaHood to oppose extension of ACA tax credit program
By WMBD TV WASHINGTON D.C. (WMBD) - U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he's most likely a no vote on continuing the Affordable Care Act tax credit program Democrats have fought so hard to continue. "Clearly,...
Nov 13, 2025 Rep. Darin LaHood. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
