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WEBB-N residents offer feedback on state's new early childhood department. Colin Hardman. , September 5, 2024. Representatives of the state's Department of Early Childhood's transition committee spoke with parents and educators about the ways the department can be the most effective when it launches in 2026. Local News.
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WGLT's Grow: Hard Facts About Ipe Trees
WEBMar 11, 2021 · Ipe has to be among the most remarkable. Ipe [pronounced EE-pay] is the hardest of the tropical woods. It's incredibly durable—resistant to mold, pest and even fire. It's one of Murph's favorites. On this week's episode of WGLT's Grow, Sarah and Murph talk trees and Ipe wood. WGLT's Grow is your source …
Datebook - Arts, Music and Theater in Bloomington-Normal - WGLT
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Datebook - Arts & Music. WGLT helps you connect with the Bloomington-Normal arts community and find things to do. You can listen to WGLT's Datebook series every Friday on Sound Ideas, or Saturdays and Sundays at 8:35 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. Datebook is made possible with support from PNC Financial Services.
Bloomington resident pleads guilty to grooming, predatory sexual …
WEBPublished June 26, 2024 at 1:26 PM CDT. A Bloomington resident has been sentenced to 87 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from two child sexual assault cases. Michelle Blessent, 35, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under the age of 13 and one count of grooming ...
McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp announces run for …
WEBNov 5, 2021 · WGLT. Accompanied by members of the law enforcement, legal, business, and political community, State's Attorney Don Knapp announced his candidacy for McLean County circuit Judge on Thursday. McLean County State's Attorney Don Knapp announced Thursday he is running for circuit judge next year as a Republican. Knapp has not only served as McLean ...
Missouri Valley Conference grows to 12 schools, and it may not
WEBJan 28, 2022 · The Missouri Valley Conference that includes Illinois State and Bradley will grow to 12 schools next year. And in the hypercompetitive world of college athletics, the so-called mid-major conference might not be done growing in the near future. The MVC’s recent announcement that Illinois-Chicago was joining the Valley follows the additions of ...
obituary - WGLT
WEBJan 26, 2024 · Longtime Bloomington-Normal broadcaster Scott Laughlin remembered for his sharp wit and kind spirit. Eric Stock. , April 30, 2024. Scott Laughlin spent over 40 years as a radio host in Central Illinois. Most of that was in Bloomington-Normal. In 2000, he moved to WJBC, the community’s heritage news …
Former Ridgeview Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault
WEBPublished April 5, 2021 at 4:43 PM CDT. McLean County Sheriff's Department. A June 1 sentencing is scheduled for a former Ridgeview music teacher who pleaded guilty last week to criminal sexual assault of a former high school student. David Rotchford of Normal was charged in July with 17 counts of criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal ...