It’s hard to build housing right now, including in Bloomington-Normal. There is a long list of reasons as to why, including the skyrocketing costs of materials, but the high cost of building has developers looking for ways to fund and start projects without breaking the bank.

It&rsquo;s hard to build housing right now, including in Bloomington-Normal. There is a long list of reasons as to why, including the skyrocketing costs of materials, but the high cost of building has developers looking for ways to fund and start projects without breaking the bank.

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.

Keeping housing construction costs down requires creativity from developers and city planning departments

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The City of Bloomington is updating its advertising sign code, which was adopted in 1979 and hasn't been meaningfully updated since then. The city has invited residents, sign contractors and industry professionals to add their voices to the process. It held an open house last month and is now soliciting feedback through an online survey. The survey tool also allows people to drop a pin where they have noticed a particularly good or bad sign. The survey is open through late October.

The City of Bloomington is updating its advertising sign code, which was adopted in 1979 and hasn't been meaningfully updated since then.&nbsp;The city has invited residents, sign contractors and industry professionals to add their voices to the process. It held an open house last month and is now soliciting feedback through an online survey. The survey tool also allows people to drop a pin where they have noticed a particularly good or bad sign.&nbsp;The survey is open through late October.

City of Bloomington seeks feedback on its Carter-era sign code

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Students from Illinois State University marched against sexual assault on campus during a Take Back the Night event Thursday. Take Back the Night is an international event organized to end sexual, relationship and domestic violence. The Illinois State event included a march and vigil for attendees to show support for and share stories with others. It's sponsored by many different campus groups.

Students from Illinois State University marched against sexual assault on campus during a Take Back the Night event Thursday.&nbsp;Take Back the Night is an international event organized to end sexual, relationship and domestic violence. The Illinois State event included a march and vigil for attendees to show support for and share stories with others. It's sponsored by many different campus groups.

ISU march against sexual violence takes on new meaning amid Cornell rape investigation

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A state prison in Lincoln is setting a new standard for juvenile corrections. Monarch Youth Center uses a trauma-informed approach that incarcerated youths say is changing their lives for the better.

A state prison in Lincoln is setting a new standard for juvenile corrections. Monarch Youth Center uses a trauma-informed approach that incarcerated youths say is changing their lives for the better.

Lincoln's Monarch Center setting the example for trauma-informed juvenile corrections

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Keeping housing construction costs down requires creativity from developers and city planning departments

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