An Illinois Wesleyan University theater legend has left the stage. John Ficca has died.

A beloved theater professor, Ficca came to Illinois Wesleyan in 1956. He stayed full time for 46 years and taught part time for another decade.

An <a href="https://www.wglt.org/tags/illinois-wesleyan-university" data-cms-ai="0">Illinois Wesleyan University</a> theater legend has left the stage. John Ficca has died.
A beloved theater professor, Ficca came to Illinois Wesleyan in 1956. He stayed full time for 46 years and taught part time for another decade.

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Sound Ideas is WGLT's signature local news series. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. New episodes air throughout the day on WGLT.

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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.

Beloved IWU theater professor John Ficca finishes his 'hour upon the stage'

The Community Health Care Clinic in Normal has seen a big increase in need over the last nine months. Director Holly Wayland-Hall said in a Sound Ideas interview that overarching demand for service has risen about 75% through the first three quarters of this fiscal year.

The Community Health Care Clinic in Normal has seen a big increase in need over the last nine months. Director Holly Wayland-Hall said in a Sound Ideas interview that overarching demand for service has risen about 75% through the first three quarters of this fiscal year.

Need rises sharply at Bloomington-Normal's Community Health Care Clinic

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After more than three years on the legislative backburner, the Illinois House on Wednesday approved a major economic development bill that would clear the path for the Chicago Bears to build a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights.

 

After more than three years on the legislative backburner, the Illinois House on Wednesday approved a major economic development bill that would clear the path for the Chicago Bears to build a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights.
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Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes

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The Meet the Newsroom series pulls back the curtain to introduce you to the team that makes WGLT possible. The series continues with WGLT’s Cindy Alcazar, who has covered all kinds of stories for WGLT as a part-time reporter (aka correspondent).

The Meet the Newsroom series pulls back the curtain to introduce you to the team that makes WGLT possible. The series continues with WGLT&rsquo;s Cindy Alcazar, who has covered all kinds of stories for WGLT as a part-time reporter (aka correspondent).

Meet the Newsroom: Cindy Alcazar

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Beloved IWU theater professor John Ficca finishes his 'hour upon the stage'

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