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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker says a new health care bill, announced during the State of the State message, will give Illinoisans an adva...

Such reports are common. Peoria released theirs a few weeks ago. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A release of 2023 crime statistics by the Bloomington Police Department shows ...

The bill now awaits the Senates approval. (Photo courtesy: TikTok/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The House of Representatives passed a bill early Wednesday morning that could ban the social ...

According to the preliminary investigation, two vehicles were involved (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVCARLOCK – At least one person is dead after a two-vehicle deadly collision on Interstate 74 near...

In addition, BPD officers made 10 DUI arrests between March 3 and March 9. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department announced some notable arrests that happened...

Illinois State Police said the crash happened Tuesday around 3:15 p.m. on northbound Interstate 155. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVTREMONT – One person is dead after a traffic crash Tuesday afterno...

Al Llorenz, president of the Illinois Education Association presented the survey. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Let's hear it for teachers! That's a good way to summar...

For those looking for a new home or apartment, you might want to think twice before submitting a down payment. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Those looking for housing ...

All Bloomington squad cars will have KultureCity Sensory Bags. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department announced on Monday that it partnered with Kul...

Buckner has a bill allowing survivors to ask police to reopen a case if nothing’s happened after three years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Cold case, cold comfort....