The Ecology Action Center said in its regular greenhouse gas emission inventory report that McLean County reduced emission levels by 10%, and local governments by 15% since 2008. It's equal to more than 200,000 metric tons of emissions.

There are reports of internet service outages in Bloomington-Normal on Wednesday. Metronet reports disruptions. Downdetector has recorded potential problems with Xfinity. Verizon has outages as well.

WGLT spoke with three full-time advocates for people with disabilities about recent Department of Justice communications.

WGLT talks to Faisal Rashid from Bloomington, organizer of Central Illinois' first local celebration of Pakistan Day. It's set for Aug. 23 in Mahomet.

An employee at the McLean County jail is charged with possession of child sexual abuse material. He's now being held at a different jail in Champaign County.

A new bill Gov. JB Pritzker has signed into law better accommodates survivors of sexual assault during the reporting process, but police are struggling to find the numbers to make it happen.

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey both appeared at the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable forum at Funk Farms Trust in Shirley.

The fund came under scrutiny in 2024 when town and city elected officials learned of a $20 million balance, leading to calls for an audit. Normal and Bloomington temporarily paused sharing the tax revenue from April 2026 through June 2026.

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association and the Ecology Action Center based in Normal have planned an energy presentation next month to address public concerns about data centers and other factors that may impact the electric grid.

U.S. Geological Survey researchers developed models to better understand the timing and sources contributing to nutrient pollution in streams and rivers. They say their findings can help guide efforts to improve water quality.

Jenn Carey and Susan Mayer started Twisted Sisters Sodas to provide fun, non-alcoholic drinks for teens and people in recovery.

Despite a $350 million increase in base funding for public schools this year, Illinois is falling further behind in its quest to bring all school districts up to adequate funding levels.