Lauren Warnecke

Appearing in McLean County court on Thursday afternoon, Andrew "Drew" Miller, 40, of Normal, waived his right to a speedy determination about whether he’ll be detained awaiting trial on 42 felony counts.

At first, concerns rolled in from all sides of the political spectrum about the politics of patriotism. The collection of pieces by local artists respond to a series of questions about revolutionary moments, how migration and settlement impact the natural world and what it means to be an American.

A jury found Osman McLaurin guilty of first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting of Geoffrey Rowry.

Metcalf picked up her third Tony on Sunday, adding to a stack of accolades gathered across her five decade career on stage and screen.

Pontiac's Diaz Sign Art created a custom mural for Sprague's Super Service commemorating significant landmarks in the Town of Normal: the Normal Theater and Steak and Shake. It will be officially unveiled Friday, ahead of a 1950s-themed celebration as part of the Cruisin' through the Century Route 66 Centennial.

While not an exhaustive list, here's WGLT's recommendations for live music outside during Central Illinois' summer months.

Paul Bouseman has been picked to lead the city-owned zoo. He previously worked in zoo management and parks and recreation in Evansville, Indiana.

Seth Goodman said he can't keep organizing the hot air balloons that are the cornerstone of Lincoln's signature event. Goodman told WGLT he can't keep covering the $30,000 to $40,000 a year it takes to operate and insure the balloon flights.

Property owners in rural areas of Hudson Township were incorrectly charged a Hudson Village tax on their most recent tax bills. The error affects about 600 taxpayers who were initially overcharged by about 2%.

Urban Equity Properties began construction Monday, turning the old State Farm building into an upscale 183-unit apartment complex in Downtown Bloomington. City officials say an increase in inventory, regardless of price point, provides relief for renters in search of affordable housing.