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Normal Police investigating shooting incident
The shooting remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: NPD/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Orlando Avenue and No...
Feb 21, 2025
State cracks down on Chicago gas utility as other utilities ask for rate increase
Dozens watch as members of the Illinois Commerce Commission discuss their ruling following more than a year of investigation into Chicago utility Peoples Gas. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Ad...
Feb 21, 2025
With a deadline approaching for U.S. citizens to obtain Real IDs, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging Illinois residents to “Get Real.”
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias exits the House chambers in the Illinois Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)SPRINGFIELD – With a deadline approaching for U.S. cit...
Feb 21, 2025
Referendum could lower property tax in McLean County
The money will be distributed to schools based on student enrollment.MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - A referendum on the April 1 ballot could, at the same time, help support local schools and lower prope...
Feb 20, 2025
Heartland Community College increasing tuition costs
Heartland Community College announced the decision this week. (Photo courtesy: Heartland) NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - Students at Heartland Community College will be paying more for their education after a ...
Feb 20, 2025
Former doctor pleads guilty to videotaping people in Peoria hospital bathroom
A sentencing hearing is set for May. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV PEORIA – A former neurological surgery resident with the University of Illinois College of Medicine pleaded guilty to ...
Feb 19, 2025
BREAKING: Pritzker proposes $2B in spending growth without new income or service taxes
Gov. Pritzker (Photo courtesy: Capitol News Illinois) By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed growing spending by a...
Feb 19, 2025
Pritzker to call for expansion of 4-year degree offerings at some community colleges
The Illinois Community College System headquarters is pictured in downtown Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinoi...
Feb 19, 2025
State official: renewable investments ‘best thing’ to lower energy costs
Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, speaks during a House Energy and Environment Committee hearing. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW ADAMS& LEONARDO PINICapitol News Illinoisnews@ca...
Feb 19, 2025
Eliminating immigrant spending, boosting education funding top Senate Republican budget priorities
Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, center, speaks at a Statehouse news conference Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, about Gov. JB Pritzker's upcoming budget address. Joining him were Sen. Su...
Feb 19, 2025
