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Bloomington-Normal Curiosities
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Courtesy/Mike Lass via Jim SchrepferHere’s the story of a strange strike in which everybody went to work, and everybody got paid, and everybody went to jail. -
Chase Cavalera, aka the Local Tarzan, has become Bloomington-Normal’s unofficial go-to helper for those who spot an injured squirrel in their backyard or a pregnant opossum in their dumpster.
Local History
McHistory goes back in time to explore big moments and small stories from McLean County history. The series is produced in partnership with the McLean County Museum of History.
Meet Your Neighbors
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Ryan Denham/WGLTThe new president of the McLean County India Association wants to bring the group back to life after nearly three years of dormancy due to COVID-19.
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Ryan Denham/WGLTVerneice Prince from Bloomington-Normal is using her own experiences with homelessness to build and expand a nonprofit that helps those most in need, called Cruisin’ Outta Poverty Services.
Useful Stuff
WGLT's The Leadoff podcast is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Available by 5 a.m. every weekday.