Braden Fogerson
CorrespondentBraden Fogerson is a correspondent at WGLT. Braden is the station's K-12 education beat reporter.
He joined the station in May 2023 as a student intern from Illinois State University's School of Communication. After graduation, he joined the staff.
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The space provides an option for kids to calm down or relax in a sensory-friendly environment that allows them to build coordination and fine and gross motor skills. -
The Unit 5 school board on Monday chose Design Mavens and the Farnsworth Group to develop designs and determine the scope of additions at Parkside Junior High and Towanda Elementary Schools, respectively. -
As both Bloomington-Normal school districts begin the school year, three principals know this year will be their last before retirement. -
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. -
The Normal Town Council approved an amendment to various sections of the town zoning code, excluding a restriction on home-based businesses. -
World languages teachers at Illinois State University said the state needs to do more to support world languages education. -
The program would allow eligible Heartland employees to voluntarily leave employment in exchange for a one-time incentive benefit. It's designed to help Heartland achieve cost savings. -
The Community Schools program at two Unit 5 schools will be without federal funding to start the new school year. A legal effort to save the funding was unsuccessful. -
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey both appeared at the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable forum at Funk Farms Trust in Shirley. -
The Normal Township supervisor said the bill could "dramatically and positively impact" the ability to help residents in need. It awaits the governor's signature.
