Charlie Schlenker's thorough interviewing style, made-for-radio voice and vocabulary are the stuff of legend, as is the kindness he showed colleagues (including student interns) who wanted to learn from him. WGLT asked community leaders reflect on what made Charlie's work special.

The County School Facilities Tax [CSFT] was passed by McLean County voters in April 2025, adding a 1% tax on goods like retail products, fuel and online purchases when it went into effect that July.

Mixed-media artist Selina Trepp has her first solo exhibition at University Galleries in Uptown. Running through Oct. 3, 'Unprofessional Practices' features two short films created through stop-motion animation.

Heartland Bank and Trust has planned to acquire First State Bank, the latest in a series of acquisitions by Heartland Bank as they grow their regional footprint.

The council heard positive results from an annual audit presentation and extended Normal's data center moratorium during its Monday night meeting.

The Bloomington City Council is looking into how impending changes to state law related to electric bikes and scooters could affect the city.

More than two years into his new weight loss journey, JB Pritzker says he wants to talk about it openly, largely in part because he knows millions of Americans are suffering from obesity-related health conditions. The disclosure also comes just months before Democrats are expected to announce their intentions to run for president.

Collin Corbett said his campaign is about proving there is an appetite for independent, centrist candidates in Illinois as voters weigh their options between staunch Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Trump-endorsed Republican Darren Bailey.

Illinois State University students are tuning out fire alarm evacuation orders and taping over smoke detectors in campus dorms due to frequent fire alarms, raising concerns about whether students will respond when there is a real emergency.

The Peoria diocese Sunday afternoon celebrated the 107th anniversary of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s ordination as a priest ahead of his beatification ceremony on Sept. 24.

Chronic understaffing at DCFS and an unimplemented state law are leaving some childcare centers short-staffed, turning away kids and in some cases risking their funding.

McLean County government is getting into the heart of its budget season. The proposed $150 million spending plan would be up 4.1% from the current fiscal year — an increase of $5.9 million.