Ted Schmitz has a special place at Illinois State University. He will receive the Campbell “Stretch” Miller Award on Oct. 18 as part of ISU's Percy Family Athletics Hall of Fame inductions.

WGLT talks to David Mouser about incoming money from the sales tax referendum, the district's graduation rate, teacher retention, and the possibility of adding girls flag football.

Brandon Holtz's ability to swing the driver powered him to the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship last week in Arizona. The U.S. Mid-Amateur championship earned Holtz an exemption into next year’s U.S. Open. The winner is traditionally awarded a spot in the Masters too.

The Illinois State University football team earned a double-overtime victory, 38-36, over North Alabama on Saturday at Hancock Stadium. The Family Weekend game included two hour-plus long weather delays.

McCade Brown stands tall these days. He toes the pitching rubber at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, and his recent call-up to the Major Leagues with the Colorado Rockies was a dream realized.

WGLT visited a recent Prairieland Punishers roller derby practice as they prepared for their double-header bouts Saturday at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.

Four Seasons Health Club will transition one of its two Bloomington facilities from a fitness center into a family-focused recreational space this fall. The building will close Aug. 25 and reopen Sept. 3 as the Four Seasons Legacy Center.

The Chicago Cubs will host their fourth Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2027.

Illinois State University's athletic training staff held an emergency training session with staff and students, inviting OSF HealthCare providers and trainers from local high schools for the first time.

Illinois State University has officially renamed its football field at Hancock Stadium in honor of former Board of Trustees member and alumnus Jay Bergman and his late wife Lori.

Illinois State University baseball shortstop Shai Robinson and pitcher Tyrelle Chadwick were selected this week in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Heartland Community College will partner with Normal's Parks and Recreation Department to operate Miracle League Field, a recreational venue for children and adults with disabilities.