The Illinois State women's basketball team has its sights set on another postseason run in 2027. Head coach Kristen Gillespie and the Redbirds prepare for another season amidst a changing landscape in college basketball.

The Austin-based indie folk rocker returns to Bloomington this week for one night at the Castle Theatre.

Lindsey Spangler from Greater Peoria explains how you can help kids with food allergies still enjoy Halloween — and all you need is a teal pumpkin.

Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule said administrators "have work to do" to restore trust and respect among some university employees after contentious union negotiations and ongoing contract talks. Tarhule also spoke with WGLT about ISU’s enrollment and efforts to improve its student retention rate.

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra opens its season this week with some of classical music's spookiest selections. The orchestra plays at Illinois State University on Halloween night, officially christening its newly enlarged concert hall stage.

Normal City Manager Pam Reece said the town is working with Bloomington and McLean County to reduce the risk of accidents involving e-mobility devices, and is still monitoring possible data center regulations.

McLean County Democrats see an opening in the race for McLean County clerk as incumbent Republican Kathy Michael has been subject to severe scrutiny about her budget and tax errors. If successful, Joshua Crockett would be the first Democrat elected to a countywide office in decades.

McLean County Republicans say they have to rely on community events and grassroots fundraising to compete with Gov. JB Pritzker and other big Democratic donors.

The McLean County-based theater troupe for people with disabilities is working to provide unrestricted access to the performing arts. Their debut show with an adult cast, Night of the Macabre, opens this weekend.

McLean County's main governing body had historically been led by Republicans. That is, until 2024, when Democrats won a majority of seats on the 20-member board. Democrats hold 12 seats, all in Bloomington-Normal.