The Safe Schools for All Act is one of many new Illinois laws that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Democratic State Sen. Karina Villa sponsored the legislation. IPR’s Peter Medlin talked with her about what the new law does.

The Safe Schools for All Act is one of many new Illinois laws that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Democratic State Sen. Karina Villa sponsored the legislation. IPR&rsquo;s Peter Medlin talked with her about what the new law does.

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.

State senator explains new 'Safe Schools for All' immigration law

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For the first time at Normal Community High School [NCHS], students will have the chance to participate in presentations on technology, entertainment or design. It’s better known as a TEDTalk.

For the first time at Normal Community High School [NCHS], students will have the chance to participate in presentations on technology, entertainment or design. It&rsquo;s better known as a TEDTalk.

Normal Community High School will host first TEDx event for students

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Scientists in the middle of the country told Harvest Public Media that 2025 was a year of major changes and uncertainty.

Scientists in the middle of the country told Harvest Public Media that 2025 was a year of major changes and uncertainty.

Scientists say Trump's second term has been defined by slashed funding, layoffs and uncertainty

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2026 is a year of change for the Community Players. The century-old amateur theater company is temporarily closing its doors this week for a long-anticipated renovation. The theater is getting new seats and a more accessible floor plan for audiences, but the players aren’t going to stop doing theater in the meantime. Waiting in the Wings, a new play by New York-based playwright Tony Manzo, opens next week at Illinois Art Station in Normal, the first of three satellite locations hosting Community Players this spring.

2026 is a year of change for the Community Players. The century-old amateur theater company is temporarily closing its doors this week for a long-anticipated renovation.&nbsp;The theater is getting new seats and a more accessible floor plan for audiences, but the players aren&rsquo;t going to stop doing theater in the meantime.&nbsp;Waiting in the Wings, a new play by New York-based playwright Tony Manzo, opens next week at Illinois Art Station in Normal, the first of three satellite locations hosting Community Players this spring.

Community Players' 'Waiting in the Wings' is a belly laugh about family—and a ghost—in a new venue

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State senator explains new 'Safe Schools for All' immigration law

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