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How the Town of Normal prepares for July 4 fireworks after weeks without rain Jun 29, 2023

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There's rain ahead in the forecast, but weeks of drought increase fire risk for communities preparing their July 4 fireworks displays. WGLT talked to officials from the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation and Fire Departments to get the skinny on how they mitigate risk.

Illinois lawmakers passed bills on book bans, abortion rights and other issues Jun 01, 2023

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It took more than a week longer than expected, but Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their spring legislative session early Saturday with a budget and hundreds of measures that passed. The spending plan and bills now go to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Bloomington-Normal resumes student exchange with Asahikawa, Japan, after 3-year hiatus Jun 01, 2023

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A student foreign exchange program for Bloomington-Normal has returned after a delay that began with the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers hope the program can grow to where it was decades ago.

One couple's decades-long commitment to a safer, more equitable Bloomington-Normal May 31, 2023

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2023 McLean County History Makers Willie and Charles Halbert were selected for their social justice activism and tireless advocacy for equity and inclusion.

New survey from McLean County Fatherhood Coalition finds room for improvement in father-friendliness May 30, 2023

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Fathers in McLean County are often underrepresented or marginalized within organizations and programs that serve children and families, according to the results of a new survey.

Prevailing wage dialogue expands in advance of Bloomington council vote on apartment project May 30, 2023

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A Bloomington City Council discussion about whether to apply prevailing wage rules to a private development if there are government incentives at stake is spreading beyond the apartment project in question. That's according to deputy city manager Billy Tyus who said in a WGLT interview the ongoing dialogue is not just about wages.

Q&A: Children's Home & Aid rebrands itself as Brightpoint, pivots to family support, equity focus May 27, 2023

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A social service agency with roots in Bloomington-Normal for more than a century has changed its name: Children's Home & Aid now is Brightpoin, which kicked off its rebranding campaign this week. Two of its leaders talked with WGLT about the changes.

Let's play two! It’s opening day at the Corn Crib! May 26, 2023

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WGLT's Lauren Warnecke stopped by the Corn Crib earlier this week as final preparations were being made for opening day, including Corny's Big Summer Blowout on Saturday night. A few staff members took a brief break in the shade to talk about what goes into creating great game day experiences.

Take off: ISU rocket team lands a win May 26, 2023

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Illinois State University has won a Department of Defense-sponsored rocket competition for the second straight time. The U of I Laboratory for Advanced Space Systems hosted the competition in Rantoul.

Gender enrollment gap is wide at ISU, Bradley, Heartland May 25, 2023

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More women go to Illinois State University than men — a lot more. The same is true of Bradley University and Heartland Community College. It's part of a nationwide trend that began in the 1980s and has grown since then.

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