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Five years ago this month, COVID-19 arrived in McLean County and around the country. Take a look back at some of WGLT's most striking images from the early days of COVID.

Over the next couple of weeks Bloomington-Normal residents may see controlled burns in natural areas. These burns are done in prairies to control invasive plant species and stimulate growth of native plants.

A large crowd honored Armoni Bennett on Thursday night between the seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball games at Bloomington Junior High School.

Hundreds of demonstrators marched from Uptown Normal to the Illinois State University quad Thursday for the second straight day, raising concerns about the Trump administration’s early crackdown on immigrants.

WGLT took you to some interesting places in 2024. There were firsts, lasts, celebrations, grand openings, protests and stunning performances. WGLT photographer and videographer Emily Bollinger had a front-row seat to everything.

Members of a panel discussion as part of Illinois State University's Veterans Day celebration discussed mental health and suicide rates among veterans.

REO Speedwagon, the American rock band with Central Illinois roots, plans to stop touring at the end of the year. Their final show in the region, with opening act Loverboy, was Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.

A first-time collaboration brings a Community Players shadow cast to Normal Theater's Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings.

A crowd of 4,027 fans witnessed the first game of the Bloomington Bison on Saturday night at Grossinger Motors Arena, a 2-0 loss to the Toledo Walleye.

The newly-dedicated expansion of the nursing simulation lab at Illinois State University already is making a difference in the student experience, according to college leaders and students.