This newscast aired at 3:04pm on 5-30-2025 on WGLT.
From the WGLT newsroom, I'm Ben Howell. Most community college students say they want to end up with a 4-year degree, but few actually complete that dream. About 35% of community college students get 4-year diplomas, according to the advocacy group, the Partnership for College Completion. Heartland Community College president Keith Cornell.
says the fix will require more good communication between community colleges and four-year institutions.
As a
state, it's going to be imperative that we sit down together, higher education communities and say, what are those identified
barriers?
Cornell says Heartland talks a lot with Illinois State University about degree requirements and financial aid to strengthen the pipeline.
A consumer advocacy group is warning Ammaran Energy customers to brace for a spike in your summer electric bill. Communications director Jim Chilson of the Citizens Utility Board says Ammaran expects a roughly 20% increase, somewhere between $37.45 dollars extra dollars monthly for a typical residential.
Customer Energy efficiency is never about taking risks and keeping your home too hot. Jillson encourages customers struggling with a rise in electricity costs to ask Amron about special programs, keep in touch with their supplier, and check if they qualify for energy assistance programs.
Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill that could create more requirements for safe gun storage. Capital News Illinois reports guns would need to be kept in a secured, locked container if a minor, at-risk person, or someone who can't have a gun would otherwise be able to get them. Illinois State Police would also be able to revoke void cards if a person doesn't report a lost or stolen gun within 48 hours, 2 or more times. House Republicans argue the bill is unconstitutional.
And will be challenged in court. And Rivian workers will be the first to benefit from a 35,000 square foot medical village in West Normal, less than 2 miles from the plant. When it opens by the end of June, workers can expect care with zero co-pay, deductibles, or out of pocket costs in most cases. Kate Thorndike is Rivian's senior manager for occupational health and medical management. Just to expand the options and be able to get seen.
Uh, in a timely manner. Owner Pentas Health plans for the clinic at the Crossroads outlet malls be open to all in the Bloomington Normal area when complete over the next year. I'm Ben.