Rep. LaHood praises federal immigration policy

A Republican Congressman for Central Illinois said he thinks President Trump's immigration policy has largely been a success. Darin LaHood, whose district includes portions of Bloomington and Normal, said the administration has secured the southern border and reduced illegal crossings by 98%. He sa…

Unity Cupboard strengthens food pantry amid SNAP restrictions

While restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, or SNAP, begin and winter weather continues, one food pantry in north Normal is bolstering its efforts to combat food insecurity. Unity Cupboard is a food pantry and service of the University of Illinois Extension in Bloomington-N…

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As protests continue in Iran, an ISU professor reflects on her past and present with the regime

Over 6,000 people have died in nationwide protests in Iran against the country’s regime and continued economic uncertainty, according to NPR. Some experts in Iran believe the death toll is as high as 30,000. Elahe Javadi is an associate professor of information systems at Illinois State University.…

Chris Greene Quartet to make its Twin City debut at Jazz UpFront

The Chris Greene Quartet makes its Bloomington-Normal debut next weekend, headlining an evening at Jazz UpFront. Greene is a saxophonist and band leader from the northern Chicago suburb of Evanston. The quartet is currently touring with Greene's 2024 album Conversance. The Feb. 13 stop in Bloomingt…

Normal could dust off an old idea for a community sports complex

An upcoming strategic planning retreat for the Normal Town Council will help the town focus on issues for the next several years, and will include data from focus groups facilitated by a group at Northern Illinois University. Mayor Chris Koos said one idea that has come up periodically over the las…

Chestnut Health Systems launches research study for young adults struggling with substance use

Chestnut Health Systems is launching a new research study aimed at supporting young adults who struggle with substance use, along with their families.

Bloomington-Normal home sales fell in 2025

Bloomington-Normal home sales declined last year, though there are a couple positive signs. The Mid-Illinois Realtors Association said home sales were down 5.9% in 2025. Berkshire-Hathaway Home Services Managing Broker Ed Neaves said there is still a supply bottleneck.

Best Station Crystal Mic Awards 2025

WGLT's entry for the Crystal Mic Awards for Best Station.  WGLT, an NPR affiliate, is focused on providing hyper local news coverage to Bloomington-Normal and the surrounding communities.  We cover breaking news on-air and online, while striving to dig deeper into the more complex and pressing …

OSF, ImpactLife help provide blood services to Eureka-Goodfield EMS

Eureka-Goodfield EMS will be the first service in Illinois to offer a pre-hospital blood transfusion program. Two ambulances will now carry two units of O-positive red blood cells and two units of plasma. Dr. Matthew Jackson, medical director of pre-hospital and EMS at OSF HealthCare, tells student…