Here are some of top stories we covered this week (Feb. 12-16, 2018) at GLT and WGLT.org.
City Council Conflicts
Tensions arose on the Welcoming City ordinance between Mayor Tari Renner and aldermen at Monday's meeting. Alderman Karen Schmidt accused Renner of telling a social justice organization that the five aldermen who nixed the ordinance off of the agenda were "popping bottles of champagne" in celebration. Renner said he didn't recall making the remark.
Read the story: Mayor, Aldermen Clash Again Over Immigration Ordinance, Agenda-Setting
Bus Crash
A Unit 5 bus carrying 47 kids from Evans Junior High School overturned Wednesday at the end of the school day. At least two children suffered minor injuries.
Read the story: School Bus Overturns In Crash Between Bloomington, Downs
Community, Consultations
The Immigration Project and the YWCA teamed up for their second annual Couples Consultations on Valentine's Day to provide assistance for immigrants that could face deportation. Last year, they helped three couples begin the application process for citizenship.
Read the story: YWCA, Immigration Project Team Up For Valentine's Day Consultations
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