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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Brightpoint's Bloomington Crisis Nursery is working to fill its pantry through the annual Stuff the Bus event, which runs through Saturday. The event focuses on collecting food donations and supplies for children up to 6 years old. -
The Bloomington-Normal branch of a statewide program called Recovery Oriented System of Care is gathering feedback and implementing trainings to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and substance abuse. -
El City of Bloomington Township proporcionó asistencia alimentaria de emergencia a casi 500 personas a quienes se les negaron sus beneficios SNAP durante el reciente cierre del gobierno federal. -
City of Bloomington Township provided emergency food assistance to nearly 500 people whose SNAP benefits were denied during the recent federal government shutdown. -
This year's goal of $1 million is 51% more than last year's, which ended up being surpassed by more than $20,000. Salvation Army Major Dan Leisher said the organization has experienced some losses in funding, while also seeing an increase in need. -
Outdoor Veterans takes veterans and first responders on hikes, fishing trips and more to help with mental health struggles and building connections. -
El Condado de McLean alcanzó una tasa de reciclaje del 51% en 2024, siendo la primera vez que se recicla la mitad de la cantidad de residuos generados. -
McLean County reached a 51% recycling rate in 2024, making it the first time half the amount of waste generated was recycled.
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Jadon Nafziger has been competitively shooting for five years. His talent and training are taking him places. -
Es día de lanzamiento para una nueva sala de cine en las Twin Cities. La primera ubicación de Golden Ticket Cinemas en Illinois abre el viernes por la noche en la que fuera la sede de New Vision Theaters, en el extremo este de Bloomington.
