WGLT and its partners have scheduled two events this fall to help voters get informed ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
Candidate Open House
5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
Hosted by: WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s Public Media, part of the NPR Network
Location: Illinois State University Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom
Co-hosts:
- WCBU, Peoria Public Radio, part of the NPR Network
- The Vidette, the student voice of Illinois State University
- ISU Center for Civic Engagement
- ISU Student Government Association
- League of Women Voters: McLean County and Peoria
- Bloomington-Normal NAACP
Open House Format
Meet the candidates appearing on the fall ballot in McLean County, including McLean County Board, State House, and State Senate. Confirmed candidates will be announced prior to the event.
Candidates and campaign volunteers/staff will be present to meet with voters, discuss issues, and answer questions.
Parking available in the Bone Student Center pay lot.
Candidates:
Check-in and setup begins at 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP by Sept. 20 to secure your table space. Contact Melissa Libert at mmboehn@ilstu.edu or 309-438-2257.
Media members interested in attending and covering the event should RSVP to wglt@illinoisstate.edu.
Do you plan to attend and want to request a Sign Language Interpreter? Contact us by Oct. 7 at wglt@illinoisstate.edu so we can try and accommodate your request.
46th State Senate Forum with Sen. Dave Koehler and Sally Owens
6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
Hosted by: WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s Public Media, part of the NPR Network
Location: Illinois State University Bone Student Center Old Main room
Co-hosts:
- WCBU, Peoria Public Radio, part of the NPR Network
- The Vidette, the student voice of Illinois State University
- ISU Center for Civic Engagement
- ISU Student Government Association
- League of Women Voters: McLean County and Peoria
- Bloomington-Normal NAACP
Forum Details
WGLT, WCBU and The Vidette will moderate a 60-minute Q&A with the 46th State Senate candidates.
Submit questions prior to the event at WGLT.org/46thQuestions
Parking available in the Bone Student Center pay lot.
Media members interested in attending and covering the event should RSVP to wglt@illinoisstate.edu.
