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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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. -
Heartland Community College and Millikin University announced a new transfer partnership that will make the transition between schools easier for Heartland graduates. -
Country Financial Trail will allow access from Raab Road, Vermillion Way and Heartland Community College's The Corn Crib parking lot. The trail will wrap around Birky Pond and run alongside 13 acres of soon-to-be restored prairie land. -
Founders of Nomad Theatre Company preview an upcoming event happening this weekend featuring AI-generated performance prompts. -
Three employees at the Bloomington-Normal YMCA were recognized Monday for heroic actions performed when a patron collapsed while using a rowing machine. -
The City of Bloomington and Town of Normal renewed their contracts with energy supplier Constellation NewEnergy, with a 40% rate increase due to take effect in June.
