Paul J. Aguilar
CorrespondentPaul J. Aguilar is a correspondent at WGLT. He was previously a student reporter at WGLT while attending 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.
As an ISU graduate, 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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McLean County Animal Services unveiled its new 11,000-square-foot facility in Shirley on Friday. The new $7 million space includes a new Meet & Greet room and other amenities. -
Clinton Clean Energy Center on Tuesday celebrated an agreement with Facebook parent Meta which will allow the plant to continue operating for the next 20 years after facing fears of closure. -
Mark Jontry, the regional superintendent of schools for McLean County and other nearby counties, will not run for re-election after this term ends, but he has a new candidate in mind to replace him. -
A Facebook group providing frequent reports on weather events in Central Illinois has gained traction. -
A public comment session was held after the McLean County Regional Planning Commission and the Twin City officials received pushback about public engagement on a long-term strategic land use plan showing growth at the fringes of Bloomington and Normal. -
The Bloomington Public Library got the idea to create a 2025 time capsule after finding one from 1977 during the library's renovation project. -
A charity run from Bloomington-Normal to Peoria turns 40 this year. It was the first of more than 30 satellite fundraisers convening in Peoria by foot. Proceeds support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and its affiliate clinics across the country — the first of which opened in Peoria in 1972. -
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood met with the U.S. and McLean County Chambers of Commerce to discuss tax provisions for local businesses as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4. -
Normal Public Library officially reopened Friday after a 16-month renovation that added an all-ages makerspace, nursing lounge, and other improvements. -
Passengers and officials at Central Illinois Regional Airport report a positive reception of the abolishment of the TSA shoe removal policy.
