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GLT's Top Stories: Week of Aug. 21-25, 2017

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ISU President Larry Dietz views the solar eclipse with students on the quad.

Here are the top stories we covered this week (Aug. 21-25, 2017) on GLT and WGLT.org.

Sheet Cake Surprise
Denny's Doughnuts and Bakery decided to follow suit with Tina Fey's advice. During NBC's "Weekend Update," Fey suggested eating sheet cake with American flags on them instead of counterprotesting Neo-Nazis and white supremacists. Denny's Doughnuts created that opportunity for the community. 

Read the story:Denny's Doughnuts Jumps On Tina Fey's Sheet Cake Activism

Lawmakers Leave
Illinois has a budget, but lawmakers are calling it quits on both sides of the aisle. 

Read the story: Frustrated By Stalemate, Illinois Lawmakers Are Calling It Quits

Lead Detected In District 87
Four schools in Bloomington's school district tested positive for elevated lead in possible drinking water. Schools will be notifying parents on how this situation will be handled. 

Read the story: Elevated Lead Levels Found At Four District 87 Schools

Sunshine, Science, Smiles, Oh And The Moon
Monday's solar eclipse brought the community outside to enjoy the rare experience. Organizations, schools and workplaces handed out safety glasses for viewing the phenomenon. 

Read the story:5 Ways Bloomington-Normal Will Be Watching The Total Eclipse

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Baylee Steelman joined us in November 2016. She is a journalism major graduating in May 2018. She mainly covers Bloomington City and Normal Town Council meetings, Unit 5 School Board meetings, produces the weekend News In Review, and helps run GLT events. Baylee also produces and anchors at TV-10, Illinois State University's student TV news station.