Prairie Fire Theatre's new children's opera is coming to a school near you
Final preparations have been made and Prairie Fire Theatre's minivan is packed with a pop-up castle and music munching machine. Count Sticky Fingers and Princess Poco are hitting the road on their way to a school near you.
WGLT's Sound Ideas - Tuesday 5/7/24
On today's episode, the town of Normal adopts new rules to regulate tobacco shops to keep the smokes away from kids, United Methodist church leaders in Bloomington-Normal praise a new rule lifting a ban on gay clergy and gay weddings, plus a theater production goes on a school tour to attract young…
Center for Human Services to add to low-income housing options in Bloomington
After receiving more than $9 million in state funding, the McLean County Center for Human Services plans to develop a new apartment building for low-income renters. WGLT's Lyndsay Jones reports.
Charged for walking in the door? Facility fees surprise some patients
Have you seen a "facility fee" on your medical bills? WGLT's Lyndsay Jones has more on what those are -- and why you might get one on your medical bill.
Bloomington mayoral candidates display a contrast in approach
The upcoming Bloomington mayoral race between incumbent Mboka Mwilambwe and former state Rep. Dan Brady may hinge more on style and vision than on big differences on the issues.
WGLT's Sound Ideas - Monday 5/6/24
On today's episode, Bloomington's mayoral race -- as it stands now -- shows a contrast in leadership styles, hospital patients in Bloomington-Normal get a case of sticker shock, plus some ISU College Democrats and Republicans share their thoughts on the pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Chestnut opens dental clinic for all, including those with Medicaid, Medicare and no insurance
Chestnut Health Systems hosted a grand opening Thursday for its new Chestnut Family Dental clinic located at 720 W. Chestnut St. in Bloomington.
All the world's (literally) a stage for the Nomad Theatre Company
Few environments are as carefully controlled as a theater. An actor hits her mark just in time for a spotlight to bathe her face in light. Music swells and recedes in time with movement on the stage. The audience is guided by these sensory cues until the curtain drops, heavy and final, to signal th…
WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 5/3/24
On today's episode, the governor announces a big state investment for Rivian, Illinois Wesleyan's commencement speaker returns to her alma mater after becoming a best-selling author, plus Bloomington-Normal's moving theater returns this weekend.
Rivian to get $827 million in state incentives to support R2 expansion and more hiring in Normal
Electric automaker Rivian says it will hire another 550 full-time workers in Normal over the next five years as it begins production on the new R2 model — part of a $1.5 billion investment and expansion plan announced Thursday. In exchange, Rivian is set to receive $827 million in state tax breaks …