Category Archives: Top Stories
BCPA sees record number of patrons in November
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts saw record numbers in the month of...
Dec 13, 2024
Bloomington police seek help to solve a Monday morning armed robbery
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Officers here are asking the public for help to solve an armed robbery th...
Dec 12, 2024
Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where prosecutors are set to rest their case in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial next week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by A...
Dec 12, 2024
Normal Marching Band to play in London’s New Year’s Eve
On Wednesday, proud parents looked on as the band performed a preview of their new routine at Horton Field House at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy: WMBD/TV) By WMBD TV NORMAL – A loc...
Dec 12, 2024
Recent incidents prompt heightened Statehouse security
The Illinois Capitol's north wing, which is currently undergoing renovations, is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock...
Dec 12, 2024
Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
Former Democratic state Rep. Eddie Acevedo exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday after being ordered to testify in ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial. (Capitol Ne...
Dec 11, 2024
Appeals court keeps Illinois’ assault weapons ban in place
Illinois' assault weapons ban will remain in place after an appeals court stayed a lower court's ruling that found it unconstitutional. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News I...
Dec 09, 2024
Judge to decide conditions for Sean Grayson’s pretrial release on Friday
Former Sangamon County Sheriff Deputy Sean Grayson. (Photo courtesy: Sangamon County Jail)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In the first court hearing since an appellate court ruled former Sangamon Cou...
Dec 02, 2024 (Photo courtesy: Sangamon County Jail)
State watchdog uncovers at least $7.2M in PPP fraud by state employees
Documents from OEIG cases. (Image by Amalia Huot-Marchand for Capitol News Illinois)By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuor-marchand2025@u.northwestern.ed...
Nov 27, 2024
One injured after shooting in Normal
This incident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – One person was injured after a shooting incident near Sandra Lane and Bryan Street ...
Nov 26, 2024
