By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Two people appear to have been arrested in connection with a death investigation that began Monday, according to online jail records. Portia Stokes, 26, and Michael Jansen, 29, were both booked into the Peoria County Jail on Tuesday morning on the single charge of first-degree murder. T...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The Peoria Chiefs are teaming up with the Peoria County Sheriff's Department to award children who show "acts of kindness" in the community. The Chiefs announced the "Golden Ball initiative," which will be given to kids by various police departments in the area and can be redee...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - Needohs are the toy of the summer, and every kid wants to get their hands on one, but these toys do come with some risks. Recently, reports have shown these Needoh toys exploding after being heated up, whether that be in a hot car or the microwave. Heating these toys can cause seve...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts celebrated another sold-out show this weekend. Comedian Henry Cho's July 12 performance, part of his The Empty Nest Tour, sold out more than 1,100 tickets, according to Gina Volk, the city of Bloomington's Art & Entertainment spokeswoman. Cho is ...

ByAnna Claire Vollers As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the recent outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, Michigan health officials have identified lettuces or salad greens as one potential culprit. "Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly come...

By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - The Uptown Design Review Commission approved the designs for two new developments, Trail East and West. These designs were reviewed once before at the June 26 meeting, but were tabled so the developers could make changes. These changes were made, and designs for both were approved. &quo...

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker signed 31 new laws on Friday. One includes a controversial measure that allows minors to receive birth control without a parent's consent. Others ban certain ingredients from cosmetics, prohibit school administ...

By WMBD TV PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Bradley University is making its largest investment in student housing in decades, unveiling plans for a $25 million Harper Hall renovation that leaders said will modernize campus living and enhance the student experience. Construction is expected to begin this fall, with the renovated ...