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A stack of newspapers is pictured at the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BRIDGETTE FOXCapitol News Illinoisbfox@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – News organizatio...
Jan 06, 2025
Rivian announces parts shortage is no longer limiting production
Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe (right) shakes hands with Illinois Gov. Pritzker (far right). (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By WMBD TV NORMAL – Rivian Automotive announced on Friday th...
Jan 06, 2025
McLean County Health Department share norovirus prevention tips
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The highly contagious norovirus is common during the winter season because of...
Jan 06, 2025
Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
A survey photo shows the damage to an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville following an EF3 tornado on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo provided by the National Weather Service)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisb...
Jan 03, 2025
Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers are considering easing legal requirements for changing one's name. (Photo illustration by Atmika Iyer) By Atmika IyerMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisatmikaiyer20...
Jan 02, 2025
State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
The Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuo...
Jan 02, 2025
State Farm Holiday Classic Championships to be aired on WJBC
The State Farm Holiday Classic takes place over four days between Christmas and New Year’s Day at four venues in Bloomington-Normal. (State Farm Holiday Classic) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON -...
Dec 29, 2024
Could another Grayson get hired?
The Massey Commission meets at the first of the year. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new sheriff in Springfield, and she's talking to the Sonya Massey Comm...
Dec 17, 2024
Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit ...
Dec 17, 2024
Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner suffered a fire earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: Busy Corner/Facebook)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.The Busy C...
Dec 17, 2024
