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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"America's Band" is coming to Bloomington for a concert celebrating 250 years of America and 60 years of their iconic album Pet Sounds. -
The Bloomington Bison have entered an affiliation agreement with the NHL's Winnepeg Jets and AHL's Manitoba Moose, for the 2026-27 season. -
Heartland Community College and Connect Transit have partnered on a new bus line that will stop along the I-55 corridor from Normal to Pontiac. The line will be free for Heartland students. -
Community Players Theatre and Nomad Theatre Company have announced the shows for their 2026-27 seasons. -
A 300-drone light show is coming to the Interstate Center in Bloomington, as a way to kick off America 250 celebrations. The show will be held at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. -
"The Two Gentlemen of Verona" is taking the stage at Illinois Shakespeare Festival, bringing a dog along to help tell the timeless story of betrayal, friendship and forgiveness. -
To celebrate Habitat for Humanity of McLean County's 50th anniversary, State Farm is sponsoring two wall builds and a full home — providing a path to sustainable housing for two local families. -
Notify Normal has relaunched through Everbridge to alert Town of Normal residents on emergencies, community events, road closures and more. -
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.
