Vivienne Hughes
InternVivienne Hughes started as a digital and student reporting intern at WGLT in May 2025. She has worked with Illinois State University media outlets such as WZND and TV-10 News. Additionally, she is the editor-in-chief of ISU’s student paper, The Vidette.
From light-hearted activities to full-on community protests, Vivi has gained experience in multiple reporting scenarios. She utilizes the coverages to help craft a pathway to becoming a general assignment reporter in Chicago after graduating in spring 2026.
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Central Illinois homeowners, renters, and business owners are grappling with sharply higher electricity costs this summer. "I'm going to have to get a second job to pay my electric bill," one homeowner told WGLT. -
Longtime Woodford County Coroner Tim Ruestman said Tuesday he will run for the Republican nomination for state representative in the 105th District. -
A food safety bill that requires all food handlers to receive training on Celiac disease and safe handling of gluten-free foods has been signed into law. It was sponsored by two lawmakers who represent McLean County. -
The McLean County Regional Planning Commission will host two open houses in August to share draft updates to the Go:Safe McLean County action plan, aimed at improving safety for every transportation user. -
Abe Scarr, Illinois Public Interest Research Group state director, said the massive increase will “impact countless families across the state," as 1.5 million State Farm policyholders will be impacted by the near half-billion rate hike — a 27% increase. -
Normal Public Library's main building reopens to the public July 25. It was closed for 16 months for the $6.5 million renovation and asbestos abatement. -
Illinois State University baseball shortstop Shai Robinson and pitcher Tyrelle Chadwick were selected this week in the 2025 MLB Draft. -
A successful fundraising effort will bring a memorial bench to the Illinois State University campus honoring Carol Rofstad, a student who was murdered 50 years ago. The case remains unsolved. -
High school and community college students in Illinois will soon be able to earn automatic admission to most state public universities based on their GPA — without even having to apply. -
Illinois State University is looking to expand housing and dining facilities to match its growing incoming classes.
