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Madigan's high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker's conviction
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary An attorney for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan argued to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday ...
Apr 10, 2026 Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 ½-year prison sentence on corruption charges on June 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House
By JENNA SCHWEIKERT, BRENDEN MOORE & BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House on Wednesday approved legislation that would prohibit the fed...
Apr 09, 2026
Robert Bee's alleged killer arrested more than 9 years after the 13-year-old's death
PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) - When he ran away from home and skipped school in November 2016, Robert "Bonzai" Bee, Jr. went to the home of the man who would kill him. That's the allegations against Keith A. Br...
Apr 09, 2026 (Photo courtesy: Flickr)
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centers
By NIKOEL HYTREK CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS nhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD -Illinois lawmakers are digging deep on data centers, with a House committee hearing from mayors, labor groups, and a...
Apr 09, 2026
LeRoy police receive grant for camera equipment
LEROY, Ill. (WMBD) - The LeRoy Police Department received a big grant for camera equipment on Monday. LeRoy Police Chief Jason Williamson announced that the department's Illinois Law Enforcement Train...
Apr 08, 2026
License suspension or speed control? Lawmakers explore alternative for reckless drivers
By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow drivers with suspended licenses to continue driving...
Apr 08, 2026 A LifeSafer intelligence speed assistance device installed in a vehicle. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Peoria man held at the jail for allegedly attacking his 72-year-old mother
By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - A Peoria man was charged Tuesday with allegedly seriously injuring his 72-year-old mother. Matthew J. Howarter, 49, appeared in Peoria County Circuit Court on charges ...
Apr 08, 2026
District 87 leader recognized for dedication to students
By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The superintendent of District 87 schools in Bloomington has been named a Superintendent of Distinction by the Illinois Association of School Administrators. Davi...
Apr 08, 2026
Normal Police to start drone program for first responders
By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The Normal Police Department is looking to start a first responder drone pilot program. The program would allow NPD to use a drone to assess crime or traffic scenes to...
Apr 08, 2026
BREAKING: ISU support workers on strike
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Some 300 workers at Illinois State University are walking the picket line early Wednesday morning after contract negotiations broke down Tuesday night. The walk out began about 6...
Apr 08, 2026 Illinois State University's president. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)
