Paul J. Aguilar
InternPaul J. Aguilar is a student reporter at WGLT who attends Illinois State University. Originally from Sterling, Aguilar enjoys writing, storytelling, making music, and learning martial arts.
As a reporter, Aguilar hopes to tell stories of all kinds and to give voice to those who have rich ideas and experiences that have the power to influence others. After graduating from Illinois State University, Aguilar hopes to pursue a more serious role in news media and to also explore more broad areas of music and other forms of creativity.
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Salvation Army in Bloomington hosts sleepover for cyclists pedaling 4,000 miles for cancer awarenessThe Texas 4,000, a nonprofit group raising money for cancer research, stopped at Bloomington's Salvation Army Monday night to rest and recuperate on a 70-day trip across North America. -
Mental health workers talk to WGLT about the upcoming Mental Health First Aid course for adults, meant to educate on how to approach someone who is struggling with a mental health crisis. -
A mural celebrating 169 years since Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous "lost speech" in Bloomington was unveiled Thursday evening downtown. -
Family and friends can support loved ones who are struggling by simply starting a conversation. -
The City of Bloomington and Town of Normal have launched a website that wants to make it easier to help the unhoused in the Twin Cities. The campaign has two goals in mind. -
Owners and attendees of Bloomington's Jazz UpFront venue reflect on the club's legacy after 10 successful years in business. -
Normal's Fairview Aquatic Center was renamed the Karraker Aquatic Center on Monday in honor of former mayor Kent Karraker. -
A show at Hangar Art Co. in downtown Bloomington centers female artists and artistry. Their work will remain on display throughout the month of May. -
Artist Herb Eaton's 10-foot corn statue "Star-Crossed Pollinators" now stands on the southwest lawn of the McLean County Museum of History, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Corn on the Curb. -
One of the leading Bloomington-Normal auto dealers says it's difficult to say how the tariffs will impact vehicle prices. He's already seen some customers move up their purchases in hopes of avoiding sticker shock.
