3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (507+ words) This framegrab from a video taken by motorist Keinika Carlton shows a wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree in Grant Park in Chicago on Tuesday, July 9, 2026. (Keinika Carlton via AP) A person is…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (290+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) " Wednesday's forecast of severe weather is making its presence known and is altering some plans for a big music festival in the Twin Cities. Tallgate N' Tallboys is scheduled to begin setting up for the festival on Wednesday,…...

3+ day, 35+ min ago  (522+ words) In his tournament debut, he showed he's more than up for that challenge. Haaland scored two goals, including one off a defensive blunder, on Tuesday to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I. The Manchester City striker's 56th and…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (96+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) " Sidewalks improvements will soon impact a roadway in far North Peoria. Starting June 17, lane closures will begin on the eastbound lane of West Townline Road between North Pioneer Road and North University Street, said Nick Mc Million, Peoria…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (270+ words) METAMORA, Ill. (WMBD) " A Girl Scout summer camp has officially opened its doors to all area scouts for the season. Over the next summer weeks, first through 12th-grade girls have the opportunity to get more sunshine, skill building, and have the…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (156+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) " For the second straight week, gas prices fell by double digits, according to a website that monitors gasoline price fluctuations. According to the Gas Buddy website survey of 148 stations in the Peoria area, the average price of gas…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (365+ words) Bud Cauley, of the United States, poses with the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf tournament in Caledon, Ontario, Sunday June 14, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) The 36-year-old Cauley won in his 239th tour start " just over two…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (314+ words) NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) " Members of the LGBTQ+ community gathered Sunday for Prairie Pride Coalition's annual Pride Picnic at Anderson Park in Normal. The event featured food, conversation and community-building in a family-friendly environment as part of the organization's Pride Month celebrations....

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (231+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) " Community members gathered Sunday in Downtown Bloomington for a "No Kings" rally organized by Bloomington-Normal 50501. The event was held on the front lawn of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts and featured speakers, music and signs. Organizers…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (274+ words) PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) " Thousands of people made their way to Peoria's historic Moss-Bradley neighborhood Saturday for the 45th annual Moss Avenue Sale. More than 160 vendors took part in this year's event, selling antiques, collectibles, handmade items, repurposed furniture and more. Organizers said…...