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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Due to a battle over funding at the federal level, TSA officers across the country are expected to work without pay, Bloomington's Central Illinois Regional Airport included. The airport authority is asking the community to make donations to support the officers struggling to pay for necessities like gas and groceries. -
In a mix of local, national and international affairs, kids wonder how the news of the world will affect them. Stephanie Barisch is a mental health professional guiding parents on how to talk to their children about news events. -
The City of Bloomington's Downtown for Everyone project is moving through the 500 block of North Main Street as scheduled and is still expected to cost $13.2 million. Residents and business owners are continuing to adapt through sometimes inconvenient construction work. -
Historian Barry McNealy teaches high school history and works with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. He'll give a public talk at Eureka College on March 27. -
City Manager Jeff Jurgens shared the newest images of the Connect Transit transfer center that is set to break ground at the end of 2026 or early 2027. The design is 60% complete. -
The Town of Normal is seeking community feedback on conceptual designs and ideas for redeveloping the Rosa Parks Commons. -
Senior leadership from the Bloomington-Normal YMCA traveled to Washington, D.C. to join the national coalition's advocacy days. YMCA wants full funding for childcare funding and health promotions, among other priorities. At home, the BN YMCA is hoping to expand its services. -
Bloomington Public Library has made strides since finishing its expansion in 2024. Looking to adopt a new strategic plan, the library is ready to start its next chapter. The "Bloomington Reads" program is also coming back for a second year after a hiatus. -
The Green Communities Trees Program will coordinate the planting of 1,025 trees across more than 40 counties in Illinois. Woodford County is looking for volunteers to plant 25 of its own. -
The Redbirds bested the Bradley Braves with a last second free throw for a score of 66-65. Kristen Gillespie's team is now the No. 3 seed for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
