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ISU enrollment falls for first time in 5 years as 'demographic cliff' arrives; IWU headcount nears 1,700
Braden Fogerson, Charlie Schlenker, Lizzie Seils
Leaders at both Bloomington-Normal universities say they're pleased with their fall enrollment numbers as they confront the long-dreaded "demographic cliff."
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Illinois' climate is changing. Should weather warnings change with it?
Lizzie Seils
Nick Hylla, executive director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, explains why the cost of electricity has soared in the past five years during a presentation at the Bloomington Public Library.
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Expert says data centers contribute to rising energy costs
Jamie Hand
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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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WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s Public Media and part of the NPR Network, will host a candidate open house and a forum for the McLean County Clerk’s race on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Illinois State University. Both events are free and open to the public.
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