Ryan Denham

There was a lot of enthusiasm when Dolly Parton’s children’s literacy program first came to McLean County almost two years ago. Now, local organizers want to keep that momentum going.

As 2024 comes to a close, here's a look at the most-read stories that were published this year on WGLT.org. This list isn't necessarily the most important or impactful stories of the year – just the ones that attracted the most attention from our online audience.

A major winter storm will bring heavy snow to most of Central Illinois from Saturday night through Monday morning.

The electric automaker Rivian says it made just under 50,000 vehicles in Normal in 2024 and that supply problems with a key motor part have been fixed.

A developer is planning a new apartment complex with 180 units across seven buildings on the former Verizon site along East Empire Street in Bloomington. If approved, construction could start later this year in a community starved for more

Authorities say three pawn shops in Bloomington-Normal were part of an organized retail theft ring that allegedly bought and sold stolen goods still in their original packaging.

Bloomington-Normal voters have two opportunities this holiday weekend to hear from the candidates in the April 1 election.

Here is a list of weather-related cancellations and schedule changes for Tuesday. You can send us more McLean County cancellations at [email protected].

Bloomington-based State Farm said it will not be advertising during the Super Bowl on Feb. 9 as originally planned, due to the wildfires in California.