The American Heart Association is looking to broaden fundraising and prevention efforts to include more of Central Illinois. Historically, the group's focus has been on Champaign and Peoria. Dr. Colleen Blackburn, vice president of operations at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, wants to change that.

The American Heart Association is looking to broaden fundraising and prevention efforts to include more of Central Illinois.&nbsp;Historically, the group's focus has been on Champaign and Peoria. Dr. Colleen Blackburn, vice president of operations at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, wants to change that.

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WGLT's Sound Ideas is our flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

American Heart Association expands prevention efforts in Bloomington-Normal

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Federal immigration agents detained 15 people during enforcement raids in Bloomington-Normal last week, according to the nonprofit Immigration Project. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] reportedly captured more than 10,000 people during a five-day enforcement effort nationwide.

Federal immigration agents detained 15 people during enforcement raids in Bloomington-Normal last week, according to the nonprofit Immigration Project.&nbsp;Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] reportedly captured more than 10,000 people during a five-day enforcement effort nationwide.

15 people detained during ICE raids in Bloomington-Normal

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A new exhibition on the great American pastime is taking shape at the McLean County Museum of History. WGLT got a first look this week as artifacts marking nearly two centuries of baseball and softball are put into place.

A new exhibition on the great American pastime is taking shape at the McLean County Museum of History.&nbsp;WGLT got a first look this week as artifacts marking nearly two centuries of baseball and softball are put into place.

History museum takes McLean County out to the ballgame in new exhibition

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The Normal Town Council has adopted a new strategic plan for the next three years. The document notes 80% of the jobs in Normal are held by people who commute into the town from somewhere else. And more than 75% of town residents commute to work outside the town. Mayor Chris Koos acknowledged that does say something about the community's economy.

The Normal Town Council has adopted a new strategic plan for the next three years. The document notes 80% of the jobs in Normal are held by people who commute into the town from somewhere else. And more than 75% of town residents commute to work outside the town.&nbsp;Mayor Chris Koos acknowledged that does say something about the community's economy.

Strategic plan for Normal lays out challenges and achievements for the town

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American Heart Association expands prevention efforts in Bloomington-Normal

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