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6010 - Central Illinois groups have a goal to make Bloomington-Normal a dementia-friendly community

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Sound Ideas is WGLT's signature local news series. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. New episodes air throughout the day on WGLT.

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Central Illinois groups have a goal to make Bloomington-Normal a dementia-friendly community

Central Illinois food pantries prepare for higher need due to new SNAP requirements

Sen. Durbin says he will not back House version of Farm Bill

Illinois bomb squad called to NCHS responding to general threat to the school

Bloomington mayor says State of the City is strong, but 'the work never ends'

Bloomington city manager says public exploration of data center issue is only the beginning

Normal West principal receives $10,000 leadership award

Tech literacy a goal for the new superintendent at Bloomington-based Regional Office of Education

Rivian reaffirms 2026 targets as R2 production weathers Normal tornado

Central Illinois homeless advocates share different approaches to recent shelter projects

Statewide housing legislation could have a big effect in Bloomington-Normal

Normal Community Experimental Ensemble releases 'A Moment of Yet' — an album made without sheet music

State lawmakers consider legislation to rein in new data center proposals

Peer support a critical piece of the addiction recovery puzzle in McLean County

Striking ISU workers struggling with cost of living as work stoppage continues

Illinois State University sticking to final offer in AFSCME strike negotiations

'Quantum Across Illinois' wants to build the next workforce in quantum technology

District 87 superintendent sounds off on State Farm departure, phones and SNAP benefits

Statewide data shows McLean County detains defendants awaiting trial at higher rates

ISU VP of Finance and Planning Glen Nelson Q&A

Need rises sharply at Bloomington-Normal's Community Health Care Clinic

Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes

Meet the Newsroom: Cindy Alcazar

There’s no brushing off the amount of brush left by the tornadoes in Normal

A new Route 66 book shares stories from forgotten women who shaped the Mother Road

McLean County inches closer to a permanent site for hazardous waste disposal

Illinois lawmakers want to expand protections to domestic violence victims to digital spaces

Lawmakers Chung, Koehler look to keep Illinois a beacon of LGBTQ+ support

Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District will expand to Hudson and perhaps beyond

McLean County Board awards more than $1.7 million in health and public safety funding

Stan Gozur takes over as president of Unit 5 school board, is pleased with district's direction

Prairie Pride Coalition collaboration provides tools to ask LGBTQ+ folks if they are OK

National Weather Service confirms 6 tornadoes struck Friday night in McLean County

Bloomington golfer Brandon Holtz still processing 'great experience' at Masters

In 2nd season, Bloomington Bison take aim at a spot in the ECHL playoffs

Q&A with Mayor Brady about the city's big water investments

Illinois Symphony season finale includes a world premiere inspired by Route 66

Meet the Newsroom: Braden Fogerson

ISU takes part in campaign to recruit teachers from other career fields

Normal Township approves ballot question on pro-Israel state law

Volunteers help meet need for Spanish translators in Bloomington-Normal

New OSF HealthCare CEO Conger eyes continued growth, improvement in care

Unit 5 receives $30,000 grant to expand news literacy instruction

McLean County Farm Bureau continues push to raise estate tax exemption for family farms

Unit 5 plans to monitor projected growth in Carlock as the district plans to spare its grade school

Women are less likely to receive CPR in an emergency. A state lawmaker wants to change that

Carlock and Glenn Elementary students stay put in proposal coming to Unit 5 school board vote next week

Central Illinois union painter shares the value of apprenticeships in a statewide professional development program

Adam Nielsen is living with joy, hope—and Alzheimer's

Brightpoint holds annual Color Run to support family visitation center in Bloomington

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