Category Archives: Top Stories
Central Illinois farmers see record crops during fall harvest
Farmers continue to harvest across the Central Illinois landscape. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By USDA SPRINGFIELD – Corn: Planted area is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4 percent from las...
Oct 11, 2024
Top Illinois Republican wants to make it more difficult for non-citizens to vote
Top Illinois Republican Toni McCombie. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A top Illinois Republican wants to make it more difficult for non-citizens - intentionally or not - t...
Oct 11, 2024
First frost of the season could arrive early next week
As the front pushes through, a few showers and storms will be possible, particularly on Saturday and Saturday night. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – October has been off to a warm start bu...
Oct 10, 2024
Voters consider ballot questions on reproductive health, tax reform, election interferenceÂ
A sample ballot from Danville depicts the advisory questions that will appear on Illinois ballots this year. (Capitol News Illinois image)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois...
Oct 10, 2024
State and national leaders gather in Springfield to open Springfield 1908 race riot national monument
State leaders gathered this week in Springfield for the celebration. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A celebration of the Biden’s administration’s designa...
Oct 10, 2024
Capitol News Illinois sues Sangamon County for records of sheriff’s office pursuit
Capitol News Illinois logoBy CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOISnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – Capitol News Illinois is suing Sangamon County and Sangamon County Central Dispatch system after a den...
Oct 09, 2024
Growmark set to reach $1 million donated to Midwest Food Bank
Midwest Food Bank is the largest food bank in the United States with 10 locations that serve 23 states, with locations also in Haiti and East Africa. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank/File)By WMBD TV...
Oct 07, 2024
Man taken into custody after gun situation in Tremont
The Tremont Police Department posted on their Facebook page that the situation was " deescalated" and the man surrendered. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TV TREMONT – A man was taken into custody Sund...
Oct 07, 2024
Illinois State Police investigate another Sangamon County officer-involved death
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office patrol cars are pictured (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIE...
Oct 05, 2024
Heartland Community College opens renovated student center
It will feature a space dedicated to student success, well-being and even a game room. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Heartland Community College is celebrating the opening of a renovated s...
Oct 04, 2024
