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 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.

Community Players Theatre and Nomad Theatre Company have announced the shows for their 2026-27 seasons.

Nan is based on the true story of Stevi Zabawa's grandmother, who picked up the pieces when her husband unexpectedly left her and her children in 1960.

Thomas D. Rockwood, 36, of Dixon, died in a single-car crash near the I-39 and I-55 interchange near Normal.

Tackling Disabilities pairs campers with physical and/or intellectual disabilities with high school football players for skill stations, drills, etc. It'll be offered in Downs for the first time this summer.

The City of Bloomington will get help from the public service arm of a realtors organization to revitalize several west side neighborhoods. The Counselors of Real Estate Consulting Corps will send a team to survey a broad batch of community stakeholders and write a proposal.

The Town of Normal's Historic Preservation Commission approved two requests to demolish abandoned buildings in Uptown, but rejected a third. The three buildings are marked for demolition to make way for the Trail East and West developments.

The franchise landed in the playoffs in its second season under inaugural head coach Phillip Barski, who has agreed to a two-year extension on his contract.

The proclamation must be approved at the federal level before McLean County will have an opportunity to receive aid.

A Morton farmer faces a potential $250,000 fine by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for allegedly applying pesticides on a farm near the Bethel Lutheran School while the school hosted an outdoor event.

New Illinois Republican Party Chair Bob Grogan hopes voters are getting tired of Gov. JB Pritzker and it will help Republican candidates in the midterm elections.