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  • A conversation with Adam Kinzinger

    A conversation with Adam Kinzinger
    2026/10/02

    The full conversation between former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger and WGLT's Ryan Denham, recorded Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Illinois State University's Braden Auditorium.

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    58 分
  • City of Bloomington leaves questions unanswered about alleged overtime abuses by retired officer

    City of Bloomington leaves questions unanswered about alleged overtime abuses by retired officer
    2026/10/02

    Bloomington's city manager says he should have looped the mayor in sooner about a growing scandal involving former Assistant Police Chief Paul Williams. In an interview for WGLT’s Sound Ideas, Jeff Jurgens said Mayor Dan Brady heard about a June traffic stop that's resulted in a lawsuit before there was a chance to brief him.

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  • Water Reclamation District OKs police drone docking at Bloomington treatment plants

    Water Reclamation District OKs police drone docking at Bloomington treatment plants
    2026/09/29

    The Bloomington Police Department [BPD] now has a green light to place drone docks on Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District [BNWRD] property. Permission came through an intergovernmental agreement passed at BNWRD’s Sept. 14 meeting, with the board approving plans to host two docking stations.

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    4 分
  • Congressional candidates address inflation and the rising cost of living

    Congressional candidates address inflation and the rising cost of living
    2026/10/01

    Inflation, the rising cost of living, and affordability are huge issues this election season. In this Sound Ideas story, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on how central Illinois Congressional candidates want to address those topics.

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    5 分
  • Lt. Sheriff says jail guard body cameras add a layer of safety and security

    Lt. Sheriff says jail guard body cameras add a layer of safety and security
    2026/09/30

    McLean County's presumptive next sheriff says county correctional officers are responding positively to the addition of body worn cameras in the jail. Sheriff's Lt. Jon Albee said having an objective record is a valuable tool in reviewing jail incidents.

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    7 分
  • Sharing history: Normal names Terri Ryburn its 2026 Citizen of the Year

    Sharing history: Normal names Terri Ryburn its 2026 Citizen of the Year
    2026/10/01

    The 2026 Citizen of the Year for the Town of Normal is a Route 66 historian who serves as an ambassador for visitors from all over the world. Terri Ryburn was honored by Mayor Chris Koos on Tuesday at the Illinois State University Horticulture Center in recognition of the renovation of Sprague’s Super Service and her work documenting the history of the Mother Road.

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  • Outgoing chief judge says the courts are in good hands with Fellheimer

    Outgoing chief judge says the courts are in good hands with Fellheimer
    2026/10/14

    Mark Fellheimer served as chief judge overseeing the courts in five counties at the height of the pandemic. Retiring Chief Judge Costigan says Fellheimer was anxious to lead the courts during a more "normal" time.

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    7 分
  • Student success, AI readiness among top priorities in ISU president's State of the University address

    Student success, AI readiness among top priorities in ISU president's State of the University address
    2026/09/26

    Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule highlighted recent achievements and future plans for ISU in his fourth State of the University address Thursday. Tarhule laid out five leadership priorities for ISU, including its reputation and national prestige, student success, academic excellence and relevance, a culture of innovation and agility, and AI readiness.

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    7 分