Jack Podlesnik
CorrespondentJack Podlesnik is a reporter and announcer at WGLT. He joined the station in 2021 as an intern, while a student at Illinois State University. After graduating ISU, he joined the staff part-time in 2024.
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The vigil was without spoken words, but carried a strong message of peace.
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The valuation of properties and community growth may result in Bloomington's property tax rate going down, according to City Manager Tim Gleason.
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U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen took a tour Friday night of the Illinois State University campus with interim president Aondover Tarhule and discussed the state of education in central Illinois, and national and international affairs.
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Core elements of the plan include improvements to traffic signals and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps, street corners and crossings. The roadway will be resurfaced, with some areas requiring pavement replacements.
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It’s been two decades since Robert Carr founded Give Something Back. Since then, more than $40 million worth of scholarships has been given to more than 2,000 students.
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Seeking counseling and academic advising, networking and envisioning your success were a few nuggets of advice given by ISU alum and millionaire CEO Lola Tomorrow at Thursday night's event.
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Empower the Nest is made up of ISU alumni, business owners and Redbird sports fans and supporters. Their goal is to help create relationships for student athletes with businesses and community members.
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Republicans David Blumenshine, Chad Berck, Cathy Woods and Randall Knapp have thrown their hats in the ring to fill the seat left vacant by the recent resignation of former board chairman, John McIntyre.
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Dr. Anne McNamara is the assistant professor of trumpet at Illinois State University. She wants to create a Students Demand Action branch at ISU, focused on ending gun violence.
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The council has approved a 5% pay increase for City Manager Tim Gleason, which is about a $10,400 raise, bringing his annual salary to just under $210,000.