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Rapid corn growth spurred by rain, but root rot poses challenge
BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) - As the saying goes, knee-high by the Fourth of July, but this year, the corn is growing faster than ever, being knee-high by the beginning of June. According to a seed specia...
Jun 24, 2026
Bradley University mourns loss of former president Joanne Glasser
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - In a letter to the community, Bradley University President Jim Shadid announced the passing of the school's first female president. "It is with deep sadness that I sha...
Jun 24, 2026
Illinois' abortion landscape continues to evolve amid persistent growth in demand
By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois ...
Jun 24, 2026
Bloomington accepting nominations for beautification awards
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Citizens' Beautification Committee of Bloomington is inviting residents to make nominations for its annual beautification awards. The awards are meant to recognize resid...
Jun 24, 2026 Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington)
On the Record: Illinois budget signed, Bears' stadium deal raised questions
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - State Rep. Sharon Chung said the Chicago Bears have been inconsistent in their messaging. The Bloomington Democrat made that comment on WMBD News On the Record while t...
Jun 23, 2026 Sharon Chung. (Photo courtesy: Sharon Chung/Facebook)
Area high school basketball teams getting ready for shot clock era to begin
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) - High school summer leagues are wrapping up this week as teams are preparing the for the upcoming basketball season in a couple months. One thing players really ha...
Jun 23, 2026
Federal cuts are hitting Illinois food assistance recipients - and the farmers who feed them
By MOLLY A. WALLACE Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The Trump administration eliminated food assistance for an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans this year by expan...
Jun 23, 2026
Two men charged with weapons offenses in Bloomington
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Two men will find out Tuesday whether they will be held pending trial after being arrested early Sunday morning on weapons counts. Byron Gardner Jr., 30, of Bloom...
Jun 23, 2026
MVC shakes up Arch Madness format, top two seeds to earn byes to semifinal round
By WMBD TV ST. LOUIS (WMBD/WYZZ) - This season's Missouri Valley Conference postseason basketball tournaments will look quite a bit different than one's in the past. The men's and women's tournaments ...
Jun 23, 2026
New housing and retail development proposed for Uptown Normal
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The town of Normal is proposing a new development plan for the Uptown Normal Trail east and west, aiming to bring more housing and economic opportunity. Two six-story ...
Jun 22, 2026 (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal/File)
