Ex-megachurch pastor Mike Baker builds a new flock after …
Sep 30, 2024 · An independent investigation into Eastview Christian Church in Normal last summer revealed a toxic workplace culture and abuse of power. Senior pastor Mike Baker had resigned from the mega-church months earlier as allegations that he covered up sexual misconduct involving his adult son spilled into public view.. Since then, Baker began building a new congregation in Bloomington-Normal, moving ...
McLean County clerk predicts 80% turnout as early voting begins
Sep 26, 2024 · McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael manages elections in the county except for Bloomington, where it's handled by the city's election commission. “Even the presidential [election] could be a very tight race, so every vote is going to count for sure,” Michael said on WGLT's Democracy's Future podcast.. More than three of four registered voters [76%] in McLean County cast ballots in the 2020 ...
Holiday specials on WGLT - 2024
A look at WGLT's special holiday programming for December 2024. A Special Thistle & Shamrock Christmas. Join Fiona Ritchie for a winter walk along the banks of the River Tay in Scotland, accompanied by music from the Celtic Christmas repertoire.
'I’m blessed': ISU legend Doug Collins reflects on a life of …
Oct 10, 2024 · Doug Collins isn’t sure how he's going to pull it off this weekend.. Collins was a top broadcaster for NBA games for many years, so he’s not lacking a gift of gab. The Redbird legend is struggling to come up with how to condense a lifetime of basketball from his years as a student-athlete at Illinois State University, as an Olympian, a pro player, a …
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McLean County's smaller communities embrace 'a different way of ...
Dec 10, 2024 · Every morning and afternoon, the Hudson Police are out at Hudson Elementary School. Not because of crime, but to get to know the students. “We get out of the car, we interact with the students and the staff, making sure everybody gets in safe, and [making] sure everybody leaves safe,” Hudson Police Chief Mark Kotte said.
Democracy's Future podcast: ISU students react to Trump's …
Nov 8, 2024 · Acke explained why she believes Trump’s presidency will be a danger for democracy. “I think our country is going to be divided severely, especially with comparing it to the 2020 election,” Acke said.
3 things to do this weekend: Live music, a play and Christmas …
Dec 6, 2024 · Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Dec. 6-8, 2024, curated by WGLT's Lauren Warnecke. You can find more coverage on our Datebook - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WGLT's Weekend Scoop email newsletter, which goes out every Friday.. Bloomington's halls are decked: Downtown Bloomington will be in full-festive mode with Christmas Under the Dome Friday and the Jaycee’s Christmas ...
Former McLean County official wants ethics probe over alleged ...
Dec 1, 2024 · A former McLean County official said he plans to contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Office regarding an ethics complaint he's lodged against the county administrator.. Trevor Sierra, who until recently was the lead civil attorney in the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office, alleges County Administrator Cassy Taylor used her role to fundraise on behalf of a ballot initiative to ...