Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, observes action on the Senate floor during the last week of the 2025 legislative session. Harmon was the sponsor of a bill to reform the Prisoner Review Board. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Illinois' Republican primary for governor is growing expensive as the party's 2022 nominee works to rebuild his campaign fund while another candidate receives support from one of the state's wealthiest Republican donors. Former State Sen. Darren Bailey entered the 2026 governor's race late last month hoping to build on...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Bloomington Fire Department is changing the way it schedules its shifts, giving the hard-working firefighters more time to rest and recover. "We're investing in them and their physical and mental well-being so that they have a long and prosperous career with us and that they are less...

Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) - A strong storm system will move across the Midwest this weekend bringing much needed rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to Central Illinois. Key Takeaways Rain and thunderstorms likely Saturday Locally heavy rain and localized street flooding possible Severe risk remain very low for the Peoria/B...

Democratic state lawmakers on Wednesday condemned aggressive immigration raids that in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes between federal agents and protestors in the Chicago region - but it remains uncertain whether their words will translate to legislative action during the fall session. "History will...

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker made more than $10 million in adjusted gross income in 2024, according to tax summaries released by his campaign Tuesday. The summaries offer a glimpse into the billionaire governor's finances, although the campaign did not disclose the total income of trusts benefiting his family. Pritz...

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A road near Illinois State University will be reduced to one lane early Thursday morning as crews repair the pavement. Beginning at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, there will be a lane reduction on North University Street between West College Avenue and West Willow Street, said Street Supervisor of N...

SPRINGFIELD - A new report about education in Illinois suggests that overall, the state has made significant progress in key areas, from readying toddlers for kindergarten to helping young adults earn college degrees or industry certificates before entering the workforce. But it also shows that despite billions of doll...