Category Archives: Top Stories

Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers are considering easing legal requirements for changing one's name. (Photo illustration by Atmika Iyer) By Atmika IyerMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisatmikaiyer20...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
The Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuo...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

State Farm Holiday Classic Championships to be aired on WJBC
The State Farm Holiday Classic takes place over four days between Christmas and New Year’s Day at four venues in Bloomington-Normal. (State Farm Holiday Classic) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON -...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2024

Could another Grayson get hired?
The Massey Commission meets at the first of the year. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new sheriff in Springfield, and she's talking to the Sonya Massey Comm...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit ...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner suffered a fire earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: Busy Corner/Facebook)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.The Busy C...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Normal Town Council approves plan for the Shoppes at College Hills
The Normal Town Council. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Town Council approved a final development plan for the Shoppes at College Hills on Monday.During Monday's town ...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsi...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Grayson to remain jailed as state Supreme Court considers release request
A Macon County Sheriff's Office mugshot of Sean Grayson was taken on Oct. 24. Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy, is charged with the first-degree murder of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Bl...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2024

Bloomington police seek help to solve a Monday morning armed robbery
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Officers here are asking the public for help to solve an armed robbery th...
Syndicated Author Dec 12, 2024