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Feds to retry Sen. Emil Jones after mistrial on bribery, lying to FBI charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, flanked by two of his daughters after a jury delivered a partial verdict in ...
Jun 10, 2025
Despite setbacks, gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban
Challenges to Illinois' assault-style weapons ban continue to make their way through federal courts. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capit...
Jun 10, 2025
Goodwill of Central Illinois to merge with central and southern Indiana chapter
Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois announced they will be merging with an Indiana chapter.The Peoria-based Goodwill, as well as Indianapolis-based...
Jun 10, 2025
‘This issue isn’t going away’: Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again
Union members in the We Are One Illinois coalition hold a rally at the Illinois Capitol in November 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalins...
Jun 10, 2025
McLean County Executive Committee approves $1.34 million grant for non-congregate shelter village
Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - On Tuesday, Home Sweet Home Ministries is one step closer to helping the unhoused in McLean County.The ...
Jun 10, 2025
Bloomington woman gets 10 years for DUI crash killing son
McLean County Jail. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - A Bloomington woman was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison in connection with a deadly crash last year that killed her 8-year-old son.Stephany Flo...
Jun 10, 2025
Under bill, state highway cameras could be used to investigate human trafficking
A bill passed by lawmakers would add to the crimes that highway camera images could be used to investigate. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@cap...
Jun 09, 2025
Lucky Illinois resident claims $1.3M Cash Castle jackpot
(Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery) CHICAGO (WMBD) - An Illinois Lottery FastPlay game netted one lucky person a $1.3 million jackpot, the lottery said on Friday.The game was Cash Castle...
Jun 06, 2025
American Legion Post 2 holds annual D-Day remembrance ceremony
American Legion. (Photo courtesy: American Legion/Facbeook) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - American Legion Post 2 held its annual D-Day remembrance ceremony Friday, marking the 81 years since Allied ...
Jun 06, 2025
Legislative leaders discuss next steps for failed transit reform push
Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, is congratulated by Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, after the Senate passed a plan on Saturday, May 31, 2025, to reform public transportation in the Chicago area. (Capitol ...
Jun 06, 2025
