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Rich Sims performs as Rich Flexx. He recently visited WGLT's studios for an interview.

After prison, Bloomington-Normal rapper aspires for career in music — and a fresh start

Two years ago, prosecutors used Rich Sims' own music video to help put him behind bars. Now on parole, Rich says music will be what puts him on a brighter path.

Judge Casey Costigan denied a defense request to allow the jury to consider second-degree murder charges, saying Michael Bakana’s absence precluded the defendant from confirming he wanted the lesser offense considered.

Michael Bakana convicted on all counts at Bloomington murder trial and later captured

The jury in the Michael Bakana murder trial reached its verdict after about two hours of deliberations Friday. Bakana was accused of shooting two women in downtown Bloomington in 2021.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen visiting with veterans from Bloomington-Normal on Feb. 17, 2026 at VFW Post 454. The visit was part of Sorensen's Hearts for Heroes tour, delivering handmade valentines to public servants like Post 454 Quartermaster Jim Waters, left, a 20-year Army veteran who served in Korea.

Rep. Sorensen sees no end in sight to partial government shutdown

Democrats are leveraging Department of Homeland Security funding to try and force reforms on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said Republicans need to come to the negotiating table.

Lynn Fulton, president of OSF Healthcare, said that along with advances in treatment options, hospitals are naturally moving toward fewer beds.

Should Fewer Hospital Beds Mean More Worry For B-N?

Bloomington-Normal has just over two hospital beds for every 1,000 people. In terms of bed capacity, the twin cities ranks among the lowest of any major metro area in Illinois.

Two people drink from water bottles with the sun beating down on them.

Research shows as temperature rises, mental health risk increases

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says 2023 could be the hottest year to date. Meanwhile, researchers are finding that as the temperature rises, people’s mental health might be worsening.

Koos: Smart cities can also mean smart surfaces

A lot of attention has gone to state and federal policy initiatives to address climate change, but some measures need to happen at the local level, including so-called "smart surfaces" that could become a larger part of the look of the Town of Normal.

With the rise of pickleball comes a surge in injuries

The sport of pickleball has had explosive growth over the last 10 years. About nine million people now play in the U.S. In Bloomington-Normal, parks and rec departments have added a lot of courts, and a private concern is building an indoor pickleball facility. But along with the rise in the number of players, there has been huge increase in the number of injuries.

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Bloomington mayor says proposed massage therapy ordinance needs input from businesses

The mayor thinks there is a need for more regulation of massage businesses to prevent sex trafficking, and agrees the city council did the right thing in postponing consideration of an ordinance to do that.

Bloomington-Normal insurance companies start to sort through claims from severe storms

Country Financial has already seen 1,000 property and auto claims from this week's back-to-back severe wind and tornado events. They expect more in the coming days as residents sort through their homes.

Corn Belt And Okaw Valley Merger Proposed

A change in high school athletics is coming. Following several departures from the Corn Belt Conference, remaining members are proposing a merger with…

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