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Inaugural Habitat for Humanity fundraiser returns a home show to McLean County
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (522+ words) A home and design expo is returning to McLean County after several years going without. Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is set to launch its inaugural Blo-No Home Show this weekend, showcasing more than 60 exhibitors from across the housing,…...
WGLT selected for Healing Illinois Reporting Project to create playbook for citizen engagement with local government
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (270+ words) WGLT selected for Healing Illinois Reporting Project to create playbook for citizen engagement with local government'WGLT WGLT selected for Healing Illinois Reporting Project to create playbook for citizen engagement with local government WGLT joins four other Illinois-based newsrooms for the…...
LaHood sticks with president despite concerns about tariffs
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (494+ words) U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood stayed loyal to President Trump in Wednesday's largely symbolic House vote over tariffs, despite LaHood's concerns about the protectionist trade measures. The Peoria area Republican voted against ending a national emergency declared by Trump that allowed the…...
Heartland Community College alum to play in the World Baseball Classic
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (230+ words) Former Heartland Community College baseball player Sam Antonacci will compete in the World Baseball Classic, an international tournament featuring 20 national baseball teams. "Playing in the WBC will be a huge honor," Antonacci said. Antonacci will play for Team Italy alongside…...
Mayor Brady hopes Bloomington can avoid mandatory water conservation measures
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (546+ words) Water conservation measures by City of Bloomington residents are still voluntary for now. Mayor Dan Brady said if the levels in the reservoir fall another two feet, they might not stay optional. "At that particular time, if we get there'we…...
Normal Community tech teacher is the region's Teacher of the Year
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (221+ words) A Unit 5 teacher has been named the region's Teacher of the Year. Don Whitman teaches technology and engineering at Normal Community High School. He's worked for the district for 27 years, with courses focused on power technology, electronics, welding and woodworking....
Bloomington Fire begins staffing fourth shift, reups paramedic requirement and community outreach
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (828+ words) Bloomington Fire Department [BFD] is making strides in improving internal and external goals for hiring new staff this year. The department has seen recruitment numbers exceed expectations while also getting approval for two full-time community health navigators. In partnership with…...
Meet the Newsroom: Emily Bollinger is the lens behind WGLT's digital presence
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (493+ words) You know the voices, and you know the stories. But behind every story on WGLT is a person who calls this community home just like you do. The Meet the Newsroom series pulls back the curtain to introduce you to…...
The long thirst for a Lake Bloomington
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (885+ words) To reduce water use in an ongoing severe drought, the City of Bloomington has asked residents to conserve water by a goal of 10%. Water shortages are not unheard of for the city. Even at its start, water was scarce in…...
Bloomington names new water director
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (171+ words) The City of Bloomington has named Brett Lueschen its new water director. He has been interim director since Ed Andrews, the previous director, left last year and was previously assistant director. "Brett's experience, institutional knowledge, and calm, steady approach to…...