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WGLT.org's most-read stories of 2021 reflect a community still grappling with COVID-19 and the mysterious death of an Illinois State University graduate student, and excitement surrounding growth at electric automaker Rivian.

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner flew south last week to reconnect with Caibarien, Cuba and Remedios, Cuba, which were originally established as Sister…

On today's episode, you'll hear about how the crisis in Ukraine is impacting a Bloomington-Normal Sister Cities program. Plus, a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on the arts scene.

Sister Cities communities across the world are canceling relationships with Russian counterparts but not Bloomington Normal. An Illinois State University Political Scientist says the Russian invasion of Ukraine sends a worrying message to other potential aggressor nations. And a new look at the charges against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

The Sister Cities program has been a political football in Bloomington of late. But, Committee Chair Darren Sampson says it still has real value for twin…

Headlines from our sister station WCBU in Peoria.

Dignitaries of Bloomington-Normal and Vladimir, Russia, who forged a sister cities partnership 30 years ago are reflecting on the program and how it…

Waukegan says goodbye to a coal plant but must now contend with its industrial waste.

A look at some of the best holiday lights displays in Bloomington-Normal in 2021.