Philip Walker
CorrespondentPhilip is a correspondent at WGLT. He studied journalism and economics at the University of Colorado and moved to Normal from Denver in 2021. He joined the station in 2022.
You can reach Philip at philipthomaswalker@gmail.com.
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The Normal Town Council, meeting Monday night, also awarded a bid for a water main replacement project, and approved payment to Carle Health for the operation of a mobile health clinic. -
The United Way McLean County Housing Coalition is proposing a three-year trial for a project to help people facing homelessness to navigate the maze of red tape required to receive housing assistance. -
The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved the city’s second of two available permits for the sale of recreational cannabis. -
Working quickly through a light agenda Monday night, Normal Town Council members approved a contract for a $790,000 sewer lining project, and renewed an agreement for technical planning services with the McLean County Regional Planning Commission.
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Bloomington and Normal mayors Mboka Mwilambwe and Chris Koos joined state Sen. Dave Koehler to discuss inclusivity and equality during a town hall forum Tuesday night hosted by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Prairie Pride Coalition and Equality Illinois. -
The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved construction of a $23.4 million agricultural complex. -
The Women to Women Giving Circle group on Tuesday hosted a panel of experts at the ISU Alumni Center to discuss autism care from early childhood through adulthood. -
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Bloomington-Normal is at the center of the “electric vehicle revolution” during a visit Saturday. -
The Normal Planning Commission approved four proposals Thursday evening, including two subdivision plan amendments as well as official rules for residential parking pads and outdoor dining. -
The Normal Town Council met Wednesday to review town staff’s proposed budget for the new fiscal year that begins April 1.
