Ben Howell
Graduate AssistantBen Howell is a graduate assistant at WGLT. He joined the station in 2024.
Ben is a graduate student at Illinois State University in the communication program. He also completed his undergrad at ISU, graduating in 2025 with a bachelor’s in mass media. During that time, he held internships at WGLT and WZND, where he was news director and general manager.
After graduate school, Ben hopes to continue covering local news and telling audiences more about the stories and events within their community. Outside of the station, he is an avid fan of movies and video games, trying to collect as much physical media as he can.
Contact Ben at bjhowel@ilstu.edu.
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Teri Ross is the executive director of ILAO. She says it is important to understand the law because it effects the everyday lives of Illinois residents. -
Bloomington-Normal has already seen over 14 inches of snow this month. An entire winter's worth of snow is around 20 inches. -
WGLT talks to Bloomington residents and city council members about the city's new approach to property maintenance issues, as well as how things work across town in Normal. -
Dr. Linda Haddad has been named the next dean of Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing. Haddad will take the post on July 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Caroline Mallory who served in the interim position. -
Zach Dietmeier from Visit BN said a new strategic plan will focus on a community-first outlook for tourism. The last one was five years ago. -
The second person killed in the Nov. 26 fire has been identified as Hayden K. Stover, 17, of Bloomington. -
'Disappointment': Central Illinois Scouting leader reacts to military's possible breakup with ScoutsThe head of Scouting America in Central Illinois responded to NPR's report that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to cut all support to the century-old partnership with the scouts. Hegseth claimed the group was no longer a meritocracy and is designed to “attack boy-friendly spaces.” -
Heartland Community College contrató a 37 nuevos aprendices para empresas asociadas del Condado de McLean durante una ceremonia de firma celebrada el miércoles. El programa, en su quinto año, comenzó en 2020. -
Heartland student apprentices signed certificates reaffirming their commitment to employer sponsors ahead of their upcoming graduations. Among those partners are Bridgestone, Caterpillar Pontiac, OSF St. Joseph, Rivian, 8th Street Welding and Hydraulics and Westminster Village.
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Every year starting in late October, the red Toys for Tots boxes start appearing in nearby businesses, institutions and restaurants in Bloomington-Normal. The 110 drop boxes remain fairly vacant until the holiday shopping season.
