Category Archives: Top Stories
COVID-era public health chief fined $150K for ethics violation
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, then the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, is pictured at a news conference in Gov. JB Pritzker's office. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) By BRIGETTE FOXCapitol...
Jan 16, 2025
Prosecutor goes after final defense witness as Madigan prepares to rest case
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's time on the witness stand concluded in his corruption trial this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by ...
Jan 16, 2025
State Board of Education seeks $11.4 billion for PreK-12 spending
Members of the Illinois State Board of Education are pictured at the board's December meeting. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsil...
Jan 15, 2025
Bloomington native and her family persevering through LA wildfires
Firefighters continue battling Palisades fire as flames rage across Los Angeles, California, United States on January 09, 2025. (Photo by Official Flickr Account of CAL FIRE / Handout/Anadolu via Gett...
Jan 15, 2025
Madigan leaves witness stand expressing regret for ‘any time spent with Danny Solis’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago after a Jan. 3, 2024, hearing that delayed his trial. A year later, Madigan's trial is wrapping up after ...
Jan 15, 2025
Normal remembers former Mayor Richard Godfrey, dead at 91
Richard Godfrey was 91. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal) By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Town of Normal is remembering a former mayor who had a significant economic impact on the town.According to his&n...
Jan 14, 2025
Illinoisans may be able to file federal taxes for free; state announces Apple ID licenses
State driver's licenses and ID cards may soon be available on iPhones. But they won't replace physical IDs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By JADE AUBREYCapitol News Illinoisjaubrey@capi...
Jan 14, 2025
Illinois Shelter Alliance calls for $100M state funding boost to fight homelessness
Tents are pictured near Montrose Beach in Chicago. Dozens of homeless encampments dot the city's lakefront parks. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By Atmika IyerFor Capitol News Illinoisan...
Jan 14, 2025
Normal Fire Department explains scale of Los Angeles fires
A map, made by the Normal Fire Dept., showcases what the fires would look like in Normal. (Photo courtesy: Normal Fire Dept./Facebook) By WMBD NORMAL – The Normal Fire Department is letting peop...
Jan 14, 2025
Bloomington man in custody after Monday afternoon shooting
Cheonte Hinkle, 29, was booked into the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/Facebook) By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested Monday in connection with a shootin...
Jan 14, 2025
