Lauren Fischer
InternLauren Fischer is a student reporter at WGLT. She joined the station in May 2026.
Lauren grew up in Bloomington-Normal and attends Butler University in Indianapolis. She is a rising junior majoring in journalism and creative media & entertainment. At Butler, she serves as marketing manager for the Butler Collegian and a staff reporter for the news section.
Lauren is excited to impact and inform her community while exploring new reporting techniques, broadening her skillset. She is also looking to further her experience in a professional news setting, as she works towards a career as a news reporter.
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All around Central Illinois, towns are holding Fourth of July firework shows, festivals and other events to celebrate 250 years of America. That includes a new drone show at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. -
Johnnie Owens and other Midwest musicians are working with Sam's Club to bring two days of music and fundraising to the grocery store's parking lot. The "Fundstival" will take place on June 5 and 6. -
Kim Holman-Short's long career in public housing, including 37 years at the Bloomington Housing Authority, is being honored by renaming an apartment complex south of Downtown Bloomington.
