Cole Loiacano
InternCole Loiacano is a student reporter at WGLT. He joined the station in August 2025.
Cole is a sophomore at Illinois State University who grew up in Antioch, Illinois. He is double majoring in journalism and public relations. Additionally, Cole volunteers at The Vidette and gives tours of Illinois State's campus.
He hopes to continue working towards his goals of becoming a field journalist after graduation.
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The Illinois Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted more than 18,000 wishes to kids dealing with chronic illnesses of all kinds. The organization celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. -
There is a new food truck coming to Bloomington-Normal this fall: Maison P&J. -
Heartland Theatre Company brings Venus in Fur, by David Ives, to Bloomington-Normal for its 39th season opener. Kathleen Kirk directs the play, a comedy with a sharp message about gender equality.
