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WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s Public Media, is part of the NPR Network. A service of Illinois State University. Locust Street, Normal IL 61761
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Step inside the first home bought by the Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust. It's the first of what the nonprofit believes will be many homes it will acquire and then sell, to help address a shortage of affordable housing in the community. Read or listen to the full story at WGLT.org.
08/06/2026
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed significant changes to Head Start, the nation's early education program for children from low-income families. The move would diminish the program's federal standards and give states and parents more control, NPR reports.
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.
08/06/2026
Friday marks six months since the death of Mariah Kletz, a 16-year-old who died in a mobile home in southwest Bloomington. Her family say they're anxious to see an arrest in the case.
Family of Mariah Kletz wants to keep her memory alive as Bloomington Police investigate her killing
08/06/2026
The Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust purchased its first home July 28 after three years of fundraising, volunteer work and informing the public on land trusts.
Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust makes 'milestone' purchase with its 1st home
08/06/2026
Armored Mixed Martial Arts combines cage fighting with armored combat. The competitors seem ripped from the Middle Ages, donning gambesons, gauntlets, greaves and helmets before stepping into the ring. The blades are dulled.
Fight knight: Armored Mixed Martial Arts coming to Grossinger Motors Arena
08/06/2026
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says he’s sorry for his actions that a former House staff member said made her feel uncomfortable.
'I’m embarrassed by it': Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer
08/06/2026
DeviceWise, a program that helps hospital staff prepare patients with medical implants for surgery, has been in development for more than eight years. It's reduced cancellations in Peoria by 10%.
Surgical safety invention dreamed up by OSF nurses is coming to Bloomington-Normal soon
Just how big can a data center be? WGLT's Ben Howell recaps his fact-finding trip to Aurora and DeKalb and puts the size question in context. Read or listen to Ben's 3-story series now at WGLT.org/DataCenters.
08/05/2026
In an era of NIL and the transfer portal, Caiden Abbs is a throwback … a student-athlete as invested in academics as athletics.
Illinois State’s Caiden Abbs goes all out as offensive lineman and engineering student
08/05/2026
The Normal Township supervisor says the bill could "dramatically and positively impact" their ability to help residents in need. It awaits the governor's signature.
Change could give Illinois townships more ways to help people who are financially struggling
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