The new $370 million budget for the City of Bloomington is the largest ever. In this Sound Ideas interview with WGLT's Charlie Schlenker, Mayor Dan Brady says if not for water department projects to separate sewers, replace water mains and remove lead service lines, the budget would actually have declined.

The new $370 million budget for the City of Bloomington is the largest ever. In this Sound Ideas interview with WGLT's Charlie Schlenker, Mayor Dan Brady says if not for water department projects to separate sewers, replace water mains and remove lead service lines, the budget would actually have declined.

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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.

Q&A with Mayor Brady about the city's big water investments

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Some striking dining and grounds workers at Illinois State University said they are struggling to make ends meet amid their third week with no paychecks.

Some striking dining and grounds workers at Illinois State University said they are struggling to make ends meet amid their third week with no paychecks.

Striking ISU workers struggling with cost of living as work stoppage continues

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The AFSCME Local 1110 strike at Illinois State University [ISU] is approaching its third week with no apparent end in sight. AFSCME Local 1110 is the union representing about 350 striking building, dining and grounds employees at ISU. They have been on strike since April 8.

The AFSCME Local 1110 strike at Illinois State University [ISU] is approaching its third week with no apparent end in sight.&nbsp;AFSCME Local 1110 is the union representing about 350 striking building, dining and grounds employees at ISU. They have been on strike since April 8.

Illinois State University sticking to final offer in AFSCME strike negotiations

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Illinois is building a quantum workforce to develop the state as a global destination for emerging technology, with Bloomington-Normal among the locations chosen to promote the new initiative.

The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park [IQMP], a quantum business park backed by the state about two years ago, is starting a new campaign called “Quantum Across Illinois.” It includes a series of visits to Illinois universities to recruit new college graduates to careers in the field.

Illinois is building a quantum workforce to develop the state as a global destination for emerging technology, with Bloomington-Normal among the locations chosen to promote the new initiative.
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park [IQMP], a quantum business park backed by the state about two years ago, is starting a new campaign called &ldquo;Quantum Across Illinois.&rdquo; It includes a series of visits to Illinois universities to recruit new college graduates to careers in the field.

'Quantum Across Illinois' wants to build the next workforce in quantum technology

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Q&A with Mayor Brady about the city's big water investments

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