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WEBRyan Denham. , September 29, 2024. One person was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting early Sunday near Illinois State University in Normal, in what police described as a violent end to an unsanctioned “pop-up party” during homecoming weekend. The latest Bloomington-Normal news and Central Illinois news from WGLT reporters.
Normal Fire Department Uses Tacos To Educate On Weather Lingo …
WEBJul 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.
Playlist: Listen To 'Holidays On Highway 309' Special | WGLT
WEBDec 24, 2020 · Listen to Holidays on Highway 309 at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, or at noon Friday, Dec. 25. You can also listen on-demand below, or use the Spotify playlist: You can listen to Highway 309 weekends on WGLT 89.1 FM and WCBU 89.9 FM, or 24/7 at our websites. Ryan Denham is the digital content director for WGLT.
Electric automaker Rivian opens fifth retail location, on ... - WGLT
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Rivian. The new Rivian Spaces location on North Rush Street in Chicago. Rivian, the electric automaker building its EVs in Normal, has opened a showroom in downtown Chicago, the fifth of such “Spaces” the company is aiming to launch. The Chicago store, which opened Friday, is located at 871 N. Rush St. in the Gold Coast neighborhood on the ...
McLean County is expanding its youth mental health services
WEBOct 4, 2023 · It’s acknowledged this with the Mental Health Action Plan, and consultant TriWest pointed out the need for youth-oriented crisis services last year. All of this may soon change now that the county is putting $2.1 million toward addressing youth and adolescent mental health. Funding is coming from a Department of Health and Human Services grant.
Home Health: The Neglected Segment of Elder Care | WGLT
WEBApr 5, 2018 · Home health care workers are paid close to poverty wages in many parts of the country. And that's a problem, according to Illinois State University sociologist Chris Wellin.
Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here's why access …
WEBAug 28, 2024 · But these funds are running out of money. Abortion took center stage during the Democratic National Convention last week, and Illinois was celebrated for welcoming thousands of women needing care since access has vanished across much of the South and Midwest. But abortions funds that are essential for …
'Calumet in Dub' captures the hurt and healing of a unique Illinois ...
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Calumet in Dub, on view through the weekend at University Galleries, is both a visual and sonic journey, combining photographs, video and music created from field recordings. It’s a sort of homecoming; Long attended Illinois State University in the 1990s as a fine art major (and worked as a student host on WGLT’s jazz and afropop programs).
How to watch the Democratic National Convention from home
WEBAug 22, 2024 · How to watch. NPR will have live video from the United Center each night of the convention starting at 6 p.m. ET. On Wednesday and Thursday night, NPR will be hosting live coverage on video with reporters in Chicago and in Washington, D.C. ️ Watch: DNC Night 3 Highlights: Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Oprah and Stevie Wonder.
Midwest Food Bank and Growmark celebrate $1 million milestone
WEB2 days ago · Bloomington-based Growmark has contributed $1 million to Normal-based Midwest Food Bank that helps feed families all over the globe.. On Tuesday, Midwest Food Bank will host a check presentation totaling $50,000 to celebrate reaching the $1 million milestone. The food bank says Growmark has been a financial supporter since 2007. The company also has donated volunteer assistance and matched ...