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Sound Ideas is WGLT's signature local news series. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. New episodes air throughout the day on WGLT.
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Starting Jan. 1, new rules, regulations and definitions will be consistent statewide on micromobility devices, including traditional and electronic bicycles and scooters. For some devices, that means age limits and even requiring license and registration.
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The Town of Normal is working on updates to its zoning codes to better accommodate more types of housing that could help address a community-wide shortage.
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To say Tuesday's results were good for Democrats would be a serious understatement. Central Illinois political leaders told WGLT about how and why they think Democrats and Republicans got here.
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MIOpera is pulling out all the stops with its cast of singers and actors for its production of Handel’s Semele. The show marks a new collaboration with the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana, appearing in both sets of twin cities this weekend.
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Puneet Leekha of Chestnut Health Systems said upcoming changes will cause people who qualify for Medicaid to lose coverage, simply because they can't keep up with the paperwork requirements. Following his midterm election win, Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on the next Congress "to deliver urgent relief to Illinoisans."
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The Illinois State men's basketball season opens a new season Monday with high expectations. The Redbirds visit Saint Mary's in California.
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The Illinois State women's basketball team has its sights set on another postseason run in 2027. Head coach Kristen Gillespie and the Redbirds prepare for another season amidst a changing landscape in college basketball.
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The Austin-based indie folk rocker returns to Bloomington this week for one night at the Castle Theatre.
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Lindsey Spangler from Greater Peoria explains how you can help kids with food allergies still enjoy Halloween — and all you need is a teal pumpkin.
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Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule said administrators "have work to do" to restore trust and respect among some university employees after contentious union negotiations and ongoing contract talks. Tarhule also spoke with WGLT about ISU’s enrollment and efforts to improve its student retention rate.