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Advocates, patients file lawsuit to block 'medical aid in dying' law in Illinois
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT Capitol News Illinois jschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com A federal lawsuit filed last week seeks to block an Illinois law allowing doctors to help terminally ill patients end thei...
WJBC Staff Jun 16, 2026

Illinois bets on biodiesel: Expanding the market for domestic soybeans
By NAOMI TAXAY Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com Article summary Illinois offers a sales tax exemption to retailers that sell biodiesel fuels, a law aimed at boosting soybean sa...
WJBC Staff Jun 16, 2026

Prairie Pride Coalition supporting LGBTQ+ community since 1995
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Since 1995, the Prairie Pride Coalition has been an advocacy group for LGBTQ+ rights in the Twin Cities, as well as educating the public about the community. "Wha...
WJBC Staff Jun 16, 2026

Bloomington breaks ground on $7.5M Sunnyside Park sustainability project
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The city of Bloomington broke ground Monday afternoon on the Sunnyside Park Sustainability Initiative, aimed to be an environmental educational hub. "Today marks the beginni...
WJBC Staff Jun 16, 2026 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: File)

Central Illinois braces for another round of severe weather
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - While many Central Illinoisans are still picking up the pieces from last week's storms, a strong storm system is expected to bring more severe weather to the area on W...
WJBC Staff Jun 16, 2026

Lane closure planned in Normal for equipment delivery
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A lane will be closed on Northtown Road in Normal for part of Tuesday to deliver equipment. Starting at 7 a.m. on June 16, the eastbound outside lane of Northtown 100 ...
WJBC Staff Jun 15, 2026

New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
By NIKOEL HYTREK Capitol News Illinois nhytrek@captiolnewsillinois.com Article Summary The Secretary of State's office announced a program to give all Illinoisans access to a large number of online in...
WJBC Staff Jun 15, 2026

Significant severe weather potential for Wednesday, June 17
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A strong storm system is set to roll across the Midwest Wednesday, bringing another volatile storm setup to Central Illinois. Wednesday Severe Threat What We Know Mult...
WJBC Staff Jun 15, 2026

Illinois lawmakers seek to streamline contracting for service providers
By HANNAH WEBSTER Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Community Assistance Programs, a Chicago-based nonprofit providing employment training and job placement, typically...
WJBC Staff Jun 15, 2026

Southern Illinois man convicted in federal case involving 3D-printed guns
By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois mparker@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A federal jury this week found Yaroslav Vishnevski, 33, of Harrisburg, who used a 3D printer and other readily acc...
WJBC Staff Jun 15, 2026



