Fourth of July

Central Illinois photographer and filmmaker Jason Lindsey compiled images of American flags around the country beginning about 15 years ago. The country's semiquincentennial provided inspiration to present them as a way to urge reflection on America's promises.

How do you get a fleet of 300 drones to fly perfectly in sync and create stunning LED animations in the sky? WGLT visited with the Firefly Drone Shows crew ahead of Thursday night's Bloomington show.

A 300-drone light show is coming to the Interstate Center in Bloomington, as a way to kick off America 250 celebrations. The show will be held at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 2.

All around Central Illinois, towns are holding Fourth of July firework shows, festivals and other events to celebrate 250 years of America. That includes a new drone show at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.

Protesters gathered on Independence Day in downtown Bloomington to speak against recent actions taken by the Trump Administration.

Fireworks are expected to begin around 9:15 p.m. Friday at both Bloomington’s Miller Park and Normal’s Fairview Park. There are plenty of activities at both parks throughout the day.

In the latest installment of the Sounds of Summer series, WGLT goes to Towanda's Fourth of July festivities.

Memorial ceremony and community walk show suburb is “Highland Park Strong” following last year’s July 4 mass shooting.

The Fourth of July is coming up, and McLean County police departments and the coroner’s office want drivers to be safe. There have been five traffic crash…

Keep an eye on the weather if you’re headed out to Bloomington-Normal’s Fourth of July festivities, including Tuesday night’s dual fireworks shows at…