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Trump is expected to pardon ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Photo courtesy: NBC News)By AP and WMBD TV WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich,...
Feb 10, 2025
Parade of storms to bring multiple rounds of snow to Central Illinois this week
The next round could bring several inches this week. (Photo Pixabay)BLOOMINGTON – With the exception of some occasional shots of cold air, this winter has been relatively mild for Central Illino...
Feb 10, 2025
Pritzker takes aim at Trump tariffs with business tours, calls to foreign officials
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference with lawmakers and representatives of Pace Suburban Bus in Markham on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMSan...
Feb 08, 2025
Bloomington mayor to fill vacant council seat
Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe has appointed Micheal Mosley to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat on the Bloomington City Council. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayo...
Feb 08, 2025
Normal Museum holds 2nd annual International Day of Women and Girls Science
The Museum is located at 1010 E. Beaufort St. in Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Children's Discovery Museum in uptown Normal held its 2nd annual International Day of...
Feb 08, 2025
IHSA cheer state finals brings economic boom to Bloomington-Normal
Over 100-teams are in Bloomington this weekend. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – 100 teams from all over the state are in Bloomington, competing for the number one spot for ch...
Feb 08, 2025
Illinois locked in legal battles with Trump administration over immigration policy
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning recent executive orders and actions by President Donald Trump's administration. (C...
Feb 07, 2025
Judge declines to extend ‘swipe fee’ injunction to credit card companies
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel) By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comCapitol News IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – A feder...
Feb 06, 2025
Illinois lawmakers try again to ban certain food additives
Democratic Sen. Willie Preston, center, speaks at a Statehouse news conference Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, about his bill to ban certain additives from foods sold in Illinois. Joining him were, from left...
Feb 06, 2025
Bloomington man charged in McLean County with several child porn counts
David Breeden. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/McLean County Jail) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is facing nearly a dozen child pornography counts following an investigation by ...
Feb 06, 2025
