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‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois
Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, speaks during debate over a bill legalizing medically assisted suicide. She looks at bill sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, pictured in the foreground. (C...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025

New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
State Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and Norrine Hammond, R-Macomb, converse on the House floor during debate of the state budget. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BEN SZALINSKI& JERRY...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025

Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance pla...
Syndicated Author May 30, 2025

Multi-vehicle crash on Murray Baker Bridge results in injuries
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The Illinois State Police said people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash on the Murray Baker Bridge ...
Syndicated Author May 30, 2025 The incident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)

Bloomington City Council Approves Over $10 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades
Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - In a significant move to enhance the city's infrastructure, the Bloomington City Council on Tuesday ...
Syndicated Author May 30, 2025

Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters following an event at the Illinois State Library in Springfield on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Pritzker pledged to veto any budget with "broad-based" tax increases. (...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2025

Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, speaks to chief of staff Clayton Harris shortly after passing a bill that mandates employers give nursing mothers paid time to pump breast milk. (Capitol News ...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2025

Man arrested for allegedly trying to meet a teenager; running through yards screaming
Peoria Police.(Facebook/Peoria Police Department)HANNA CITY, Ill. (WMBD) - A man was arrested after running through yards yelling someone was trying to kill him, after allegedly trying to go camping w...
Syndicated Author May 27, 2025

Heartland College hosts Workforce Equity Initiative open house
Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy: Heartland) NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - On Thursday, an open house was hosted at Heartland Community College for the Workforce Equity Initiative.Prospective stud...
Syndicated Author May 23, 2025

Lawmakers pass bills on AI community college instruction, food handling, school bus seat belts
State Sen. Sally Turner, R-Beason, is pictured on the Senate floor Wednesday. She passed a measure requiring certain allergen training for food handlers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)...
Syndicated Author May 22, 2025