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Van slams into people gathered for Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 15
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (311+ words) Police said some of the victims had life-threatening injuries. Firefighters, ambulances and event emergency staffers were attending to the victims. In a post on X, police called on everyone to leave the site of the event immediately. According to police,…...
Backpack Peoria marks 25 years of helping families prepare for school
7+ hour ago (312+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Thousands of students are heading into the new school year with the supplies they need after the 25th annual Backpack Peoria event. Families lined up early outside the Dream Center, despite light rain, to receive one of 2,000 backpacks filled…...
Hundreds of families attend POP Back 2 School Celebration in Peoria
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (318+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Hundreds of Central Illinois families gathered at the MECA Center as Product of the Project (POP) hosted its sixth annual Back 2 School Celebration. The event provided nearly 2,000 backpacks and 1,100 school uniforms, along with free sports physicals, haircuts, food…...
Whitney’s Walk continues to raise money for suicide prevention efforts
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (348+ words) BRIMFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Hundreds of runners and walkers gathered at Jubilee College State Park for the 23rd annual Whitney’s Walk. Held on July 25, the annual 5K honors the life and legacy of Whitney Ann Grotts, a Brimfield community member who died by suicide…...
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (353+ words) The UNESCO meetings in Busan, which continue through next Wednesday, are reviewing dozens of other nominations, including the D-Day landing beaches in France, Mount Olympus in Greece and the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka-Fujiwara. While the World Heritage designation places…...
River & Rails Fest debuts at Three Sisters Park with hopes of becoming a new tradition
1+ day, 2+ min ago (367+ words) CHILLICOTHE, Ill. (WMBD) — A brand-new festival is making its debut in Central Illinois, bringing together live music, carnival rides, local vendors and family-friendly entertainment at Three Sisters Park. The inaugural River & Rails Fest kicked off Thursday and continues through the weekend,…...
Emmett Till Day designation bringing gratitude
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (572+ words) BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Governor J.B. Pritzker has officially designated July 25 as Emmett Till day in Illinois. “Our legislators have recognized the importance of the legacy that was created,” said Dr. Carla Campbell-Jackson, first vice-president of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP Branch. The designation…...
Bloomington police seek three suspects in Tailgate N’ Tallboys attack
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (115+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — After a man was attacked at a Bloomington music festival, police are looking for the three suspects. The alleged incident took place at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys music festival at the Interstate Center on June 20, according to a…...
Peoria man arrested for soliciting a minor
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (259+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Peoria man was charged Friday after being arrested in a multiagency sting against juvenile prostitution. Rahul Jonnakuti, 26, was charged with indecent solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a minor, and grooming, felonies that could send him…...
Peoria German American Central Society’s annual corn boil is this Sunday
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (244+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The pots of water are almost bubbling for the German American Central Society‘s annual Corn Boil this weekend at Hickory Grove Park. Melissa Stewart of the society stopped by WMBD This Morning to talk about the event…...