Lauren Leisure
InternLauren was a student reporter at WGLT in summer 2024.
Lauren is a rising senior majoring in journalism and minoring in communication studies at Illinois State University. She currently serves as the News and Sports Operational Director at WZND. Additionally, Lauren is an editorial intern for the Illinois State Marketing and Communications Department.
Originally from Bourbonnais, she hopes to work in TV news after graduation.
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Keg Grove Brewing Co. partnered with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra for a blended event. -
Jennifer Johnson is set to host a fundraiser in support of St. Jude's after her family's own battle with childhood cancer. -
Twin Cities native Shashi Salavath is the youngest person to ever present research at the International Conference on Computational Science. He is a rising senior at Illinois Math and Science Academy. -
Eddie Perkins was previously a roving minister at McLean County Jail and ministers to the congregation of Bridge of Hope Church in Normal. -
The south Bloomington tower is part of a $400 million overhaul of the city's aging water infrastructure. -
The downtown Bloomington concert venue announced its upcoming season in a launch event Thursday. A revamped season ticket program provides discounts for patrons booking 12 or more shows. -
In a move to embrace the evolution of performing arts education, Illinois State University has rebranded its School of Theatre and Dance to reflect growing interest in cinematic arts. -
The partnership was unveiled at a news conference Thursday at Grossinger Motors Arena, where the minor league hockey team will play its inaugural season starting in the fall. -
Scott Mcilrath was to start as vice president of operations for the Bloomington Bison as they head into their upcoming inaugural season.
