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House Bill 1843 would bar municipalities from using zoning mandates to block CILAs and would explicitly state that local zoning boards can’t circumvent the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act or other applicable state laws. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/31/bil…

The justices, in a 8-1 ruling, reversed a lower court’s decision that had upheld the law in a case brought by Kaley Chiles, who argued that it violated the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment protections against government abridgment of free speech. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/31/us-…

“Very good tracking, obviously good at biting, sniffing,” Watkins said. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/30/peo…

The Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office says Russell received 12 years because it was his first felony conviction, and the victim was reluctant to cooperate. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/30/man…

Prosecutors say Edwards claimed he acted in self-defense after a physical fight between him and Erving, but evidence showed his belief was not reasonable. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/30/man…

The fire was under control within 15 minutes, and stopped before it could extend to the house. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/30/dum…

The Cedar St. Bridge rehabilitation project is planned to continue on Wednesday. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/28/roa…

Five adults and two children in the home were able to escape before fire crews arrived. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/28/sou…

The plug-in solar bill allows people to install small solar panel systems that can be plugged into normal wall outlets for personal use. Instead of a rooftop, the panels could be set up on a balcony, in a yard, or on a porch or patio. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/28/law…

Jackson was ordered to remain in jail at a detention hearing on Friday. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/28/peo…

Both face charges of home invasion and aggravated criminal sexual assault, as well as facing charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and unlawful restraint. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/28/pai…

The location on 2nd St. will have 28 beds, compared to 16 at the current shelter. Merna says it will also provide children’s therapy services. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/27/cen…

Woods, 50, was found to have shown signs of impairment and refused to submit to a urine test at the jail, and a breathalyzer test returned no trace of alcohol, with investigators believing the impairment was drug or medication-related. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/27/tig…

A separate nearby field fire had to be put out by the same fire crews. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/27/bar…

On their website, the hacker group Handala Hack Team said Patel “will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims.” wmbdradio.com/2026/03/27/ira…

While the committee passage of bills marks early progress, most bill sponsors said they’re still working on amendments before their measures head to the full chambers for a vote. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/27/rid…

Instead, the House will vote on a temporary measure to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security at current levels for two months, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said, a move that is likely to prolong the impasse. wmbdradio.com/2026/03/27/us-…