Illinois' medical aid in dying law takes effect Saturday. Terminally ill adults across the state will have the legal option to request medication from a physician to end their lives. In McLean County, it might not be that easy.

Illinois' medical aid in dying law takes effect Saturday. Terminally ill adults across the state will have the legal option to request medication from a physician to end their lives.&nbsp;In McLean County, it might not be that easy.

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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.

New law makes medical aid in dying possible in McLean County — if you can find a provider

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A new Spanish-language mental health podcast based in Bloomington-Normal aims to help the community understand how to deal with stress.

A new Spanish-language mental health podcast based in Bloomington-Normal aims to help the community understand how to deal with stress.

A B-N physician's new Spanish-language podcast aims to share tools for coping with stress

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Democrats in McLean County find themselves in an unusual position heading into this election. For the first time, the party is looking to hold on to power on the county board. McLean County's main governing body had historically been led by Republicans. That is, until 2024, when Democrats won a majority of seats on the 20-member board. Democrats hold 12 seats, all in Bloomington-Normal.

Democrats in McLean County find themselves in an unusual position heading into this election.&nbsp;For the first time, the party is looking to hold on to power on the county board.&nbsp;McLean County's main governing body had historically been led by Republicans. That is, until 2024, when Democrats won a majority of seats on the 20-member board. Democrats hold 12 seats, all in Bloomington-Normal.

For the first time, McLean County Democrats seek to defend majority control

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In communities like those in McLean County, a community benefits agreement may either be a tool to hold data centers accountable or a list of empty promises. A community benefits agreement [CBA] is a document which can legally require data centers to commit to the investment of specific projects, programs or upgrades within a community. That can range from something like funding a new building in town to replacing aging water pipes. In the City of Bloomington’s newly released draft regulations, CBAs approved by city council would be a requirement.

In communities like those in McLean County, a community benefits agreement may either be a tool to hold data centers accountable or a list of empty promises.&nbsp;A community benefits agreement [CBA] is a document which can legally require data centers to commit to the investment of specific projects, programs or upgrades within a community. That can range from something like funding a new building in town to replacing aging water pipes. In the City of Bloomington&rsquo;s newly released draft regulations, CBAs approved by city council would be a requirement.

What a data center developer's community benefits agreement could mean for McLean County

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New law makes medical aid in dying possible in McLean County — if you can find a provider

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