Jamie Hand
CorrespondentJamie Hand is a correspondent at WGLT. She joined the station in 2026.
Jamie is the owner of Emerald and Amethyst Books in Lexington. She spent 16 years in corporate roles prior to opening her own business.
Hand is an ISU alum and worked as a reporter at the Danville Commercial-News during college. She is thrilled to return to journalism with WGLT.
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Carolyn Moon, who took the board chair position this month, is the first person from outside the Chicago area to serve in the role. -
Historically, the American Heart Association's focus has been on Champaign and Peoria. Dr. Colleen Blackburn wants to change that — including the renamed and repositioned Central Illinois Heart Ball fundraiser. -
Members of the community gathered on Tuesday at 506 Gridley St. for an official groundbreaking ceremony. -
Enrollment is up at District 87’s Bloomington Career Academy [BCA], after opening a new facility last fall. -
Bloomington-Normal will celebrate Juneteenth at Miller Park on Saturday with a family-centered event, including vocal performances, line dancing, a Community Icon Award ceremony, vendors, mobile health resources and more.
