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"No Kings" rallies were held Saturday in Bloomington, Normal and Peoria as part of a nationwide day of protests against the Trump administration. Big crowds turned out at each location, with attendees carrying signs addressing issues like immigration, health care, women's rights, and executive overreach.

The trip is designed to immerse students in service-based learning experiences that challenge their perspectives while encouraging civic responsibility beyond the classroom.

ISU Athletics hosted the event to commemorate the record-breaking season and a feat that has only been achieved once before in school history. At the Jan. 5 game, No. 2 Montana State bested the Redbirds 35-34 in overtime.

See WGLT's best photos of 2025, featuring work of Bloomington-Normal visual journalists Emily Bollinger and Sami Johnson.

Debates over perceived advantages private schools have over public schools in Illinois High School Association [IHSA] athletics continued as the state football championships played out in Normal and DeKalb.

John Borling is a distinguished Vietnam veteran, having spent 6 1/2 years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi. His service awards include a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts.

The St. Vincent De Paul food pantry has seen more and more families come to its doors since the government shutdown began last month, putting SNAP benefits in jeopardy.

Tynessia Edmonds was one of 397 managers to receive the Ray Kroc Award, named for the businessman responsible for turning McDonald’s into the global fast-food chain it is today.

A student group at Illinois State University is honoring one of its former members — Chicago Police officer Aréanah Preston — who was shot to death in 2023.

One of the largest religious groups at Illinois State University has begun work on a $3.7 million overhaul of its building near the heart of campus, with hopes of better serving students in crisis and drawing in others — with a little help from a new coffee shop.