Chris Yates

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Multiple rounds of severe storms impacted central Illinois on Wednesday bringing damaging wind gusts and very heavy rain. Our area was sparred from the worst of the torn…

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – A storm system this Father’s Day brought heavy rain to our area, along with a tornado outbreak across Southern Illinois. Most of central Illinois was left with 1-3…

The National Weather Service has confirmed 172 tornadoes in Illinois in 2026, more than double the average of 63, due to better technology, increased awareness, and a favorable weather pattern.

Maaike Huvermann strikes hammer blow to lead Women's Freestyle, while Lennart Neubauer edges the closest of duels against Yentel Caers as Freestyle level goes through the roof.

Freestyle continues to hit new heights as a pulsing swell adds an extra dimension as Lennart Neubauer claims epic win ahead of Yentel Caers in one of highest scoring finals ever.

Heartbreak for Huvermann as Offringa storms back to deny Dutch dream, while winning her 18th Freestyle world title and 29th overall in extreme conditions

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of central Illinois through 11 pm. Storms capable of damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning will be possible this...

Jenna Gibson and Matteo Iachino boast perfect records after a brutal first day of racing in Sotavento

Jenna Gibson and Matteo Iachino continue to lead, but Justine Lemeteyer and Pierre Mortefon remain within striking distance after another exciting day of racing.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A slow moving storm system will bring much needed rain to central Illinois on Friday and Saturday.