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At a "State of the City" event Wednesday at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said Bloomington is healthy and prosperous with a falling crime rate and good economic development, adding the city continues to "thrive as a hub of opportunity and innovation."

At a "State of the City" event Wednesday at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe said Bloomington is healthy and prosperous with a falling crime rate and good economic development, adding the city continues to "thrive as a hub of opportunity and innovation."

Hear the winning essays from the City of Bloomington's 2024 Black History Essay Contest.

Hear the winning essays from the City of Bloomington's 2024 Black History Essay Contest.

Black History Month essay contest winners (2024)

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.

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.

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.

Bloomington Mayor Mwilambwe: 'The state of our city is strong and resilient'

Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens said the city has fielded multiple inquiries about locating a data center in the community over several years.

Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens said the city has fielded multiple inquiries about locating a data center in the community over several years.

Bloomington city manager says public exploration of data center issue is only the beginning

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Students and staff of Normal Community West High School surprised the school principal as they celebrated her win of a leadership excellence award.

Students and staff of Normal Community West High School surprised the school principal as they celebrated her win of a leadership excellence award.

Normal West principal receives $10,000 leadership award

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The transition to a new regional superintendent of schools is complete. Mark Jontry retired at the end of April after serving as head of Regional Office of Education #17 since 2008. The Bloomington-based office provides direct support for McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan County public schools and as well as some programming for about a dozen private schools. Molly Allen, who served about six years as assistant regional superintendent, is now regional superintendent.

The transition to a new regional superintendent of schools is complete.&nbsp;Mark Jontry retired at the end of April after serving as head of Regional Office of Education #17 since 2008. The Bloomington-based office provides direct support for McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan County public schools and as well as some programming for about a dozen private schools. Molly Allen, who served about six years as assistant regional superintendent, is now regional superintendent.

Tech literacy a goal for the new superintendent at Bloomington-based Regional Office of Education

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Bloomington Mayor Mwilambwe: 'The state of our city is strong and resilient'

Black History Month essay contest winners (2024)

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