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‘Riot’ at Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center injures nine
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flicker/File) GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) - Five children and four staff members were injured during what the Knox County Sheriff's Office t...
Jun 05, 2025 (Photo courtesy: File)
Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor
The Illinois House is pictured in the waning hours of the spring legislative session on Saturday, May 31. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BEN SZALINSKI& JADE AUBREYCapitol News Il...
Jun 05, 2025
With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector
The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - Heading into the end of the leg...
Jun 04, 2025
Two new solar facilities could come to McLean County
(WJBC file photo)MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - On Tuesday, the McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals had hearings on two applications for commercial solar generating facilities.The first application ca...
Jun 04, 2025
Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April
A memorial was set up at the site where three children and a teen died when a Jeep crashed through a building that housed an after-school program in Chatham in April. A fourth child has since died on ...
Jun 03, 2025
Illinois criminal justice advocates tout ‘Clean Slate’ legislation as ‘economic boon’
Illinois criminal justice advocates tout 'Clean Slate' legislation as 'economic boon'By REILLY COOKMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - Criminal justice reform advocate...
Jun 02, 2025
THANK YOU: WJBC’s 100th Anniversary Beer officially for sale across Central Illinois
WJBC morning host Scott Miller holds a ice cold WJBC 100th Anniversary beer. BLOOMINGTON – Thank you, Central Illinois, for joining WJBC at our 100th Anniversary beer unveiling on Saturday at Li...
Jun 02, 2025
‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois
Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, speaks during debate over a bill legalizing medically assisted suicide. She looks at bill sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, pictured in the foreground. (C...
Jun 02, 2025
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance pla...
May 30, 2025
Bloomington City Council Approves Over $10 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades
Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - In a significant move to enhance the city's infrastructure, the Bloomington City Council on Tuesday ...
May 30, 2025
