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Town of Normal police officer Evan Easter uses his public speaking platform to serve the community in different ways. He encourages people facing high-pressure situations to ask for help and look after their mental health.
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Officer turns his 'best worst day' at the Normal PD into a way to support others through tough times
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Evan Easter spends his days off from the Normal Police Department attending conferences and other speaking events through his speaking platform called The Fractured Mind. He recently launched an offshoot called Locker Room Resilience, using similarities from law enforcement to support competitive athletes. Easter was among the three officers who in 2021 pursued an active shooter in the Landings subdivision in Normal.
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Mike Matejka honored with 2026 Public Humanities Award
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High school girls playing flag football on a grass field at a school. Several players are wearing orange and black jerseys. The others are wearing gray and green jerseys.
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Girls flag football a welcome addition at Bloomington-Normal schools
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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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