The state sales tax on groceries will soon go away, under a plan proposed by Gov. JB Pritzker, but shoppers at grocery stores in the Town of Normal might not see any reduction.

City Manager Pam Reece said the $2.5 million per year the town gets from grocery taxes pays for valuable infrastructure projects.

The state sales tax on groceries will soon go away, under a plan proposed by Gov. JB Pritzker, but shoppers at grocery stores in the Town of Normal might not see any reduction.
City Manager Pam Reece said the $2.5 million per year the town gets from grocery taxes pays for valuable infrastructure projects.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.

WGLT's Sound Ideas

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.

Town of Normal staff to recommend municipal grocery sales tax

Six months in, the City of Bloomington’s committee on gun violence is still gathering information, but chair Scott Denton says he’s pleased with the pace.

Six months in, the City of Bloomington’s committee on gun violence is still gathering information, but chair Scott Denton says he’s pleased with the pace.

Bloomington gun safety commission reports on its progress, takes up domestic violence

On today's episode, Bloomington's commission on gun violence takes up domestic violence following a recent murder. agriculture officials are worried about a state funding cut in soil and water conservation, virtual reality tells the story of Route 66 through a civil rights lens, and a retired TV reporter tried to solve a 30-year-old cold case.

On today's episode, Bloomington's commission on gun violence takes up domestic violence following a recent murder. agriculture officials are worried about a state funding cut in soil and water conservation, virtual reality tells the story of Route 66 through a civil rights lens, and a retired TV reporter tried to solve a 30-year-old cold case.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 6/28/2024

People who are looking after a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's don't always recognize they are caregivers, but McLean County caregiver support groups are here to educate and ensure people get the supports they need to do the job.

People who are looking after a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's don't always recognize they are caregivers, but McLean County caregiver support groups are here to educate and ensure people get the supports they need to do the job.

Town of Normal staff to recommend municipal grocery sales tax

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