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Rivian’s tax appeal remains a sticking point for Unit 5's proposed $252M budget
Braden Fogerson
Unit 5 leaders say Rivian’s fight to lower its property tax bill could cost the school district as much as $6.8 million in lost revenue – uncertainty that looms over Unit 5’s budget planning.
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Jamie Hand
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Bloomington's District 87 is 'United' as new school year begins
Jamie Hand
A large gathering of fans at a football game standing in stadium bleachers and many of the fans are wearing coats and hoods. Several of them are holding large signs with the red Illinois State Redbird logo.
Emily Bollinger
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Redbird athletics looks to build on 'one of its best' years
Eric Stock
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Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will visit Illinois State University this fall to screen his 2024 documentary The Last Republican followed by a conversation with the WGLT newsroom. An Evening with Congressman Adam Kinzinger Oct. 1, 2026 Illinois State University's Braden Auditorium The Last Republican screening: 6:30-8 p.m. Rep. Kinzinger in conversation with WGLT: 8-9 p.m.
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