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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal and Peoria, said he hopes the death of the leader of the Hamas movement provides an opportunity to push forward with a deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The latest Bloomington-Normal news and Central Illinois news from WGLT reporters.
Normal Fire Department Uses Tacos To Educate On Weather Lingo …
Jul 7, 2021 · The Normal Fire Department may have just finally ended the confusion between a tornado watch and warning … with tacos. Normal Fire went viral with a May 3 post on Facebook that likened the differences between a tornado watch and tornado warning to the making of tacos. It was conceived in part by Normal Fire communications director Matt Swaney.
Bloomington council member who pushed for gun violence
Aug 28, 2024 · Ward 7 council member Mollie Ward of Bloomington said she’s pleased with the progress made by the Special Commission for Safe Communities. The commission brought forward by Ward, which narrowly passed in 2023, presented a six-month progress report to council members during an Aug. 19 meeting.. Commissioners, led by forensic pathologist Scott Denton, have been primarily focused on information ...
McLean County property values continue to rise at rare pace
Aug 26, 2024 · The county assessor analyzes each of the several dozen McLean County townships individually. Tim Jorczak, who has been county assessor for over two years, said the range of value changes this year has been between 8% and 12%. "We're in an unprecedented level of increase we haven't seen in a generation," Jorczak said in an interview on WGLT's ...
Illinois State University news and updates - WGLT
Oct 9, 2024 · The Leadoff is WGLT's daily morning podcast, available by 5 a.m. every weekday. Featuring the biggest Bloomington-Normal story of the day, plus a look at the day's calendar. WGLT's latest news and stories about Illinois State University, where the station is based.
$345 Million Wind Energy Project Coming To Central Illinois
May 21, 2021 · Enel Green Power North American. An official with the company bringing a $345 million wind farm project to central Illinois says there will be significant economic and environmental impact to the plan. Located just west of Clinton and Wapella, the Alta Farms Two wind farm will start providing power in late 2022.
State website shows Illinois road conditions - WGLT
Dec 21, 2022 · The site can keep you updated on road conditions throughout the state all winter long. “Our No. 1 priority is making sure roads are safe for the motoring public, but you should always prepare yourself before taking any trips,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Completely clearing roads during and after a weather event ...
Three years later, Jelani Day joint task force is not actively ...
Aug 26, 2024 · The release further stated the task force will continue to solicit tips and the manner of Day's death remains undetermined. A $10,000 reward for information about the day of Jelani Day’s disappearance is still active.
The stereotype of immigrants eating dogs and cats is storied — …
Sep 11, 2024 · In Tuesday night's debate, former President Donald Trump repeated an unfounded claim that immigrants are eating people's pets. This story first appeared in NPR's live blog of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. See how the night unfolded. It was understood that immigration would be front and center during Tuesday ...