Category Archives: Top Stories
Illinois State Police investigating an ‘incident’ on Interstate 155 near Logan County
The Interstate remains closed as of Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: File/WJBC) By WMBD TV LOGAN COUNTY – The Illinois State Police is asking drivers to avoid a five-mile stretch of Intersta...
Jan 30, 2025 (Photo courtesy: File)
Prosecutor calls Madigan, McClain ‘grand masters of corruption’ as case goes to jury
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Wednesday with his former law partner Vincent "Bud" Getzendanner and others after the conclusion of his federal corruption tri...
Jan 30, 2025
Appellate court sides with Tazewell judges; orders Pekin woman to remain in custody
By WMBD TV She faces up to 100 years in prison, if convicted. (Brian Turner/Flickr)TAZEWELL COUNTY – A trio of appellate court judges said no to a request by a Pekin woman, accused of suffocatin...
Jan 29, 2025
New El Paso museum highlights Illinois’ first Black voter
A new El Paso museum, looking to honor and remember the first Black voter in Illinois, hopes to add a little to the top of people's minds.By WMBD TV EL PASO – Normally, when you go to a barber s...
Jan 29, 2025
State lawmakers weigh TikTok’s value
A phone sitting on an "Illinois Blue Book" shows the official profile of TikTok on its app. (Capitol News Illinois by Bridgette Fox)By BRIDGETTE FOXCapitol News Illinoisbfox@capitolnewsillinois.comSPR...
Jan 29, 2025
‘Blatantly unlawful’ federal spending freeze sends state scrambling
Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured at a news conference on Tuesday about the Trump Administration's attempt to freeze federal grants and funding. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSK...
Jan 29, 2025
House Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss out legislative map
House Republican Leader Tony McCombie speaks at a news conference on Tuesday about the House GOP's lawsuit against Illinois' legislative maps. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Bridgette Fox) By BEN SZA...
Jan 29, 2025
Illinois House lawmakers file almost 1,800 new bills only 2 weeks into legislative session
The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By JADE AUBREYCapitol News Illinoisjaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers kicked...
Jan 28, 2025
Bloomington City Council approves ability to sign energy contracts
Bloomington Deputy City Manager Billy Tyus. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – In a relatively short city council meeting Monday, Bloomington council members app...
Jan 28, 2025
McLean County Sheriff addresses immigration
McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane recently issued a statement. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff/Facebook) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The top law enforcement officer in McLean County said he wi...
Jan 27, 2025
