Sarah Nardi
ReporterSarah Nardi previously worked for the Chicago Reader covering Arts & Culture.
She joined WGLT as a correspondent in 2020. She became WGLT's morning newscaster in 2021 and soon thereafter joined the staff full time.
You can reach Sarah at sgnardi@ilstu.edu.
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On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on efforts to bring a new grocery store to west Bloomington. Plus, an agricultural behemoth has bought a St. Louis-based startup company Illinois State University works closely with. And a report on a leadership change at the Bloomington Election Commission. -
On today's episode, you'll hear about the first cohort of people who represent a partnership between Rivian and Heartland Community College and just graduated with skills in electric vehicle maintenance. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos.
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Normal-based Midwest Food Bank is sending aid to flood-ravaged Kentucky while also addressing the quieter emergency of food insecurity amid inflation. -
On today's episode, you'll hear from the state's new electric vehicle coordinator about how access and equity fit into her new job. Plus, Sarah Nardi talks to a clinical psychologist from Carle Health about talking to kids about recent headline-making violence. And Charlie Schlenker reports on the need for a new industrial park in Bloomington-Normal.
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On today's episode, you'll hear some staycation ideas for central Illinois, if inflation has pinched your household budget. Plus, a preview of "Carmen" from MIOpera. And an iconic mural in Uptown Normal gets a visit from the artist who created it.
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On today's episode, WGLT’s series on inflation takes a look into the impact of inflation on farmland. Next, the emerging Bloomington band Old Smoke talks about their next project. And then a look into the final shows of the Shakespeare festival.
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On today's episode, WGLT's series on how inflation is impacting Bloomington-Normal looks at retirees who are living on a fixed income. Plus, state Sen. Jason Barickman talks about the politics of inflation. And Elisabeth Reed from ISU talks about the university's new sustainability plan.
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On today's episode, inflation is hitting every part of life, including how much you have to pay for pet food, supplies and even veterinary visits. Plus, you'll hear an interview with Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. And an update on COVID from the McLean County Health Department.
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On today's episode, you'll hear the first story in our series about inflation's impact on Bloomington-Normal, focused on social service agencies and the people who rely on them. Plus, an interview with an 18-year-old Realtor who is following his family into real estate.
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A decline in demand has Chestnut Health rethinking some of its services. Black Dirt Musical festival comes to Bloomington. The Community Players production of Matilda: The Musical adds modern perspective to the Roald Dahl tale. And the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has released it's new schedule.
