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(Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A McLean County school district has updated its phone policy to keep students engaged in the classroom.While McLean County Unit School District 5's curren...
Apr 30, 2025
Mental fitness test sought for man accused in South Pekin double homicide
The case remains under investigation. PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) - Attorneys for a man accused of kiling two people last week in South Pekin did not contest prosecutors' request to hold him pending trial.Also...
Apr 29, 2025
Illinois veterans, VA employees rally to protest expected Trump administration cuts
Approximately 200 people gathered outside the McHenry Veterans Affairs clinic Sunday in a protest organized by Illinois Veterans for Change. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sonya Dymova)By SONYA...
Apr 28, 2025
Tuition, fees rising at Illinois universities as state funding lags inflation pace
A banner of Abraham Lincoln hangs from a light post at the University of Illinois Springfield. UIS is another school that has seen an increase in tuition and fees. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brid...
Apr 28, 2025
Eureka man arrested on alleged child pornography charges
EUREKA, Ill. (WMBD) - A Eureka man has been arrested on alleged child pornography offenses involving a child under 13.In a post on their Facebook page, the Eureka Police Department announced that Jame...
Apr 28, 2025 (Photo courtesy: File)
Peoria airport hits all-time record passenger numbers in March
The Peoria International Airport. (Photo courtesy: Peoria International Airport: Facebook) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The records keep falling when it comes to total passengers at the Gen. Wayne A. Downing...
Apr 25, 2025
Police and ISP raid spa, rescue human trafficking victim
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) NORMAL, Ill. (IWMBD) - The Illinois State Police announced that it, in conjunction with Normal Police, raided an area massage spa an...
Apr 25, 2025
Illinois community-based foster homes face insurance ‘crisis’
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions building is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.co...
Apr 25, 2025
Normal police get $750,000 grant to hire new officers
Congressman Eric Sorensen. NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - On Thursday, US Representative Eric Sorensen presented the Town of Normal with a check to help with public safety.The $750,000 grant from the Departmen...
Apr 25, 2025
Crimo sentenced to consecutive life sentences; high court upholds ‘venue shopping’ law
The Lake County Courthouse is pictured in Waukegan. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Ashley Soriano)By JERRY NOWICKI& PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO ...
Apr 24, 2025
