Authorities say pedestrian Rodney Arbuckle, 57, of Normal, was on a part of Veterans Parkway with no intersection or crosswalk.

Officials at the Clinton nuclear plant say they are investigating what caused a man to die by electrocution at the plant on Friday.

A developer working to bring the former State Farm building back to life in Downtown Bloomington has plans to revive another nearby historic property, too.

McLean County Board chair Elizabeth Johnston said the priorities in next year’s $144.5 million budget approved this week remain similar to the current year spending plan.

WGLT talks to Bloomington's mayor about city planning surrounding water quality and supply, a lawsuit involving Bloomington police, and a recap of a busy summer activity season.

Starved Rock State Park will undergo an $18 million improvement project over the next year.

This year's goal of $1 million is 51% more than last year's, which ended up being surpassed by more than $20,000. Salvation Army Major Dan Leisher said the organization has experienced some losses in funding, while also seeing an increase in need.

The McLean County Board unanimously approved all five items related to the 2026 budget at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

Playwright Ariel Cipolla said "So You Think You Can Stay" is designed to spark conversation and challenge both pro- and anti-immigration ideologies by reminding audiences of our collective humanity. There are four performances this weekend at the Normal Theater.

Republicans and Democrats continue blaming each other for the government shutdown even after the vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government until the end of January.

David Braun, Connect Transit’s managing director, has taken a leave of absence and may not return to the transit agency, according to an internal communication obtained by WGLT.

"If they’re not making any guns, what are they doing with the license?” said Josh Sugarmann, executive director at the Violence Policy Center.