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Record attendance at Sweet Corn Circus boosts Normal's economy
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The annual Sweet Corn Circus Festival brings people from around the state to celebrate the town's rich arts and farming history. Over 24,000 people attended last weekend, 6,000 m...
Aug 30, 2025 Attendees enjoyed freshly made sweet corn. (Photo courtesy: File)
Daley, LaHood discuss rebooted 'fair maps' campaign in Illinois
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Two veteran federal officials from Illinois are relaunching an effort to amend the Illinois Constitution and end p...
Aug 29, 2025 Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joined former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley on the latest episode of the Capitol Cast podcast to discuss their renewed “fair maps” push. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Bloomington mayor urges residents to volunteer this Labor Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Bloomington City Mayor Dan Brady is encouraging residents to give back to the community in honor of Labor Day. As part of a new initiative, the mayor is challenging those in...
Aug 29, 2025 Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady. (Photo courtesy: WJBC)
Normal museum names new education director
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The Children's Discovery Museum announced that a McLean County native will be taking over as its director of education next month. Katie Keller will take the role starting on Sep...
Aug 29, 2025 (Photo courtesy: File)
Illinois State University changes tailgating rules for 2025 season
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Illinois State University has announced changes to its tailgating rules with football season starting this weekend. Now, tailgating will end at kickoff of the game, instead of 90...
Aug 29, 2025 (Photo courtesy: File)
Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban
Two national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Cook County's ban on assault-style weapons in hopes that such a decision would overturn similar bans nationally, ...
Aug 29, 2025 Challenges to Illinois’ assault-style weapons ban continue to make their way through federal courts. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
McLean County Animal Services transferring to new facility
SHIRLEY, Ill. (WMBD) - The McLean County Animal Services, formally known as the McLean County Animal Control, announced on Wednesday that it will be transferring to a brand-new facility. The new facil...
Aug 28, 2025 (Photo courtesy: McLean County Animal Services)
10 years after state budget impasse, human services in Illinois again brace for 'tsunami'
JONESBORO, Ill. - It was a bitterly cold evening on Jan. 19, 1997, when Judy Stegle and her husband, Mike, received the call that would upend their lives forever. Their 17-year-old daughter, Cortnie S...
Aug 28, 2025 Cortnie Stewart, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a 1997 car crash, looks up at her mother Judy Stegle at their home in Jonesboro, Illinois. A nearby nonprofit provided respite services to aid in her full-time care before closing as result of the budget impasse. (Julia Rendleman for CNI)
Not In Our Town fights hate in Bloomington community
BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) - Bloomington City Council spoke on the discriminatory flyers left around the city last week, and council members and the mayor pledged against hate in the city. These pledges ...
Aug 27, 2025 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: File)
Bloomington business owner remains calm amid garage closure
BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) - As Bloomington deals with Market Street parking garage closure and possible demolition, one neighboring business raises potential concerns. Vicki Tilton has owned the buildin...
Aug 27, 2025 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/Facebook)
