By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary A developer has withdrawn, for now, a rezoning request for a large-scale data center in Hoffman Estates, a Chicago suburb, amid growing opposition from area residents. Village staff worked with the developer for months before...

PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) - A two-vehicle crash early July 1 at Illinois Route 9 and South 5th Street in Pekin has claimed the life of the motorcycle driver. The crash between a motorcycle and an SUV happened just after 5 a.m., according to a notice from Illinois State Police Troop 4. The statement said only, "the driver...

By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - A Fulton County man was sentenced Tuesday to more than two decades in prison for possessing child pornography. Tyler S. Kiefer, 30, of Vermont but formerly of Normal, was sentenced in McLean County Circuit Court to four years in prison on each of the six charges he pleaded to, according...

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary New Illinois Republican Party Chair Bob Grogan hopes voters are getting tired of Gov. JB Pritzker and it will help Republican candidates in the midterm elections. Grogan acknowledged infighting within the party has been a challen...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) - With high temperatures and humidity, the Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public to look out for pavement failures. Pavement failures, buckling and blowouts happen with little warning during periods of prolonged heat and humidity, resulting in uneven driving surfaces, acco...

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story Summary Gov. JB Pritzker called for creating a new agency in 2023 to consolidate and streamline services for infants and toddlers under one roof. The programs include home visitations and early interventions for infants and mothers, childcare...

By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration in response to sever weather in several counties this spring. Counties include Kankakee, McLean, Stephenson, Winnebago, Coles, Cook, Effingham, Jefferson, LaSalle, Warren and Woodfor...

By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - In the summer, the sun can pose real dangers if the proper precautions are not taken. The McLean County Health Department is offering some tips to keep you and your children safe while out enjoying the summer. Sunscreen is the most important thing when planning to be in the sun. We...