Lizzie Seils
Reporter / Video ProducerLizzie Seils is a reporter and video producer for WGLT. She joined the station in June 2026.
You may have seen Lizzie previously on 25News/WEEK-TV in Peoria, where she was a multimedia journalist and evening anchor. The Illinois State University alum also worked as a reporter, news editor and editor-in-chief of The Vidette before graduating in 2021. She went on to earn a master's degree in public affairs reporting at the University of Illinois - Springfield, where she covered the ins and outs of state politics for communities across downstate Illinois.
Lizzie is a 3-time Illinois News Broadcaster Association Crystal Mic winner (2024, 2025), and a recent winner of two Regional Edward R. Murrow awards (2025).
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Construction is expected to start next spring on a three-building, $84 million science complex that will create a "new front porch" where Illinois State University meets Uptown Normal. -
The Bloomington City Council reviewed the funding and discussed how it is being represented on a McLean County council focused on mental and behavioral health. -
The Big Boy No. 4014 is the world's largest operating steam locomotive. It's 133 feet long, approximately the length of three school buses end-to-end, and is hauling a set of cars with "America 250" displayed on the sides behind it. -
Grossinger Motors' naming rights expired in 2022. The city is still looking for a sponsor to give the arena a new name. -
The city recently announced its planning commission will meet publicly at 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. There will be a panel of experts and others who have experience with data centers. -
From the legendary pocket monster known as Ogerpon on his hat, to the Croc charms of Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charizard on his shoes, a Bloomington boy proudly displays his love for Pokémon. -
The City of Bloomington will host a public planning commission meeting focused on hyperscale data centers at 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. -
The City of Bloomington is getting more money from the state of Illinois to refurbish and rehabilitate homes in the community.
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Bloomington Police are trying to dispel rumors and stigmas surrounding drone use by the department. -
Thomas D. Rockwood, 36, of Dixon, died in a single-car crash near the I-39 and I-55 interchange near Normal.
