From the WGLT newsroom, I'm Ben Howell. A new awareness campaign on homelessness in Bloomington Normal calls on the community to give directly to social service organizations rather than to the unhoused. Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady says he's heard some residents express concerns about being a

From the WGLT newsroom, I'm Ben Howell. A new awareness campaign on homelessness in Bloomington Normal calls on the community to give directly to social service organizations rather than to the unhoused. Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady says he's heard some residents express concerns about being a

for money,

for money,

hearing from others that say, you know, it, it was something was just concerning. I had my, my, uh, my small child with me.

hearing from others that say, you know, it, it was something was just concerning. I had my, my, uh, my small child with me.

Bloomington and Normal have launched a website, BNhesolution.com, that lists 7 organizations that provide services to the homeless.

Bloomington and Normal have launched a website, BNhesolution.com, that lists 7 organizations that provide services to the homeless.

The McLean County Museum of History is asking the state to provide funds after the federal government cut funding across the humanities. Executive director Julie Eig testified before a state legislative committee. It is unsustainable to continue certain projects without funds the federal government already committed.

The McLean County Museum of History is asking the state to provide funds after the federal government cut funding across the humanities. Executive director Julie Eig testified before a state legislative committee. It is unsustainable to continue certain projects without funds the federal government already committed.

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no longer ensure the preservation of oral history.

no longer ensure the preservation of oral history.

That provide primary source material for education about a local asbestos tragedy, the experience of being queer in rural Illinois, the reception of Abraham Lincoln's lost speech, which recurred in downtown Bloomington.

That provide primary source material for education about a local asbestos tragedy, the experience of being queer in rural Illinois, the reception of Abraham Lincoln's lost speech, which recurred in downtown Bloomington.

The museum used prior federal funds to create a Spanish language tour and more accessibility options for visitors.

The museum used prior federal funds to create a Spanish language tour and more accessibility options for visitors.

A Bloomington family is pushing state lawmakers to adopt laws to support people who have celiac disease. Celiac is an autoimmune disease triggered by eating gluten. Rachel Ackerman wants to require restaurants to train staff on how to prevent cross-contamination when preparing gluten-free foods. The

A Bloomington family is pushing state lawmakers to adopt laws to support people who have celiac disease. Celiac is an autoimmune disease triggered by eating gluten. Rachel Ackerman wants to require restaurants to train staff on how to prevent cross-contamination when preparing gluten-free foods. The

Mental health connection with having celiac. There's a lot of what's considered a comorbid condition and so eating disorders are very common for patients with celiac disease. Ackerman and her son both have celiac disease. She says there are a few safe places for them to eat in Blooming to normal.

Mental health connection with having celiac. There's a lot of what's considered a comorbid condition and so eating disorders are very common for patients with celiac disease. Ackerman and her son both have celiac disease. She says there are a few safe places for them to eat in Blooming to normal.

Bloomington's live music venue, Jazz Upfront is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this week. Lifelong jazz lover James Gaston opened the club in 2015 after several failed attempts to get approval for a city liquor license. Co-owner Linda Gaston says Jazz Upfront has been a labor of love.

Bloomington's live music venue, Jazz Upfront is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this week. Lifelong jazz lover James Gaston opened the club in 2015 after several failed attempts to get approval for a city liquor license. Co-owner Linda Gaston says Jazz Upfront has been a labor of love.

It's been a lot of work, but it's been a wonderful, and we've made some wonderful friends.

It's been a lot of work, but it's been a wonderful, and we've made some wonderful friends.

Jazz Upfront has featured well-known artists such as Chuchito Valdez and Samara Joy. I'm Ben.

Jazz Upfront has featured well-known artists such as Chuchito Valdez and Samara Joy. I'm Ben.