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Lawmakers also passed an energy bill and legislation transferring land to the state’s first federally recognized tribal nation in the final days of the 103rd General Assembly before new members are sworn in Wednesday.
Chicago to be ground zero for mass deportations, Trump border …
Dec 10, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan came to Chicago on Monday to implore Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker to “come to the table” and negotiate with him over a mass deportation plan that he declared would start right here.
More than 2 feet of snow has hit the Great Lakes region, with …
Dec 1, 2024 · Disaster emergencies across Pennsylvania and New York. Northwestern portions of Pennsylvania have received significant snowfall, including the Erie County area, which has received between 24 to 30 inches of snow since Saturday.
Lifelong Access board of directors appoints interim CEO | WGLT
Nov 22, 2024 · Wipperman became CEO at Lifelong Access after two years as the vice president of education at the Children's Home Association of Illinois in Peoria. His tenure at Lifelong Access included a number of changes at the organization, including updating its name and kicking off a joint effort with Chestnut Health Systems and the Regional Office of Education #17 to provide youth services in downtown ...
Holiday specials on WGLT - 2024
A look at WGLT's special holiday programming for December 2024. A Special Thistle & Shamrock Christmas. Join Fiona Ritchie for a winter walk along the banks of the River Tay in Scotland, accompanied by music from the Celtic Christmas repertoire.
As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for …
Dec 10, 2024 · Researchers with ILEPI and UIUC also noted Illinois has a new tool to mitigate job losses when the next recession hits. Illinois implemented a work-share program that allows employers to temporarily reduce employees’ hours and receive partial unemployment benefits to help avoid layoffs.
'I’m blessed': ISU legend Doug Collins reflects on a life of …
Oct 10, 2024 · Doug Collins isn’t sure how he's going to pull it off this weekend.. Collins was a top broadcaster for NBA games for many years, so he’s not lacking a gift of gab. The Redbird legend is struggling to come up with how to condense a lifetime of basketball from his years as a student-athlete at Illinois State University, as an Olympian, a pro player, a …
Bloomington makes overtures on Eastland Mall redevelopment
Oct 8, 2024 · The city manager of Bloomington said it's time to raise the public profile of the issue of Eastland Mall improvement.. The mall at Route 9 and Veterans Parkway has languished for years with three vacant anchor stores and low occupancy.City Manager Jeff Jurgens said a full-scale redevelopment needs to happen.
Public meetings in Bloomington-Normal | WGLT
A calendar of public meetings in Bloomington-Normal, including city council, school board, county board and many other government bodies. Is there something we should ...