Gov. JB Pritzker’s office pushed to expand coverage of high-priced weight-loss drugs for state government’s workforce, a quiet maneuver that could cost Illinois taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars starting this summer. WBEZ's Dave McKinney reports.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office pushed to expand coverage of high-priced weight-loss drugs for state government’s workforce, a quiet maneuver that could cost Illinois taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars starting this summer. WBEZ's Dave McKinney reports.

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.

Weight-loss drug coverage for Illinois state workers could cost hundreds of millions of dollars

Foundation Christian Academy plans to open in August with about 40 students at its new building at Victory Church southeast of Bloomington on U.S. 150.

Foundation Christian Academy plans to open in August with about 40 students at its new building at Victory Church southeast of Bloomington on U.S. 150.

New Christian school in Bloomington starts enrolling students as construction and fundraising continue

The District 87 school board heard a report Wednesday night addressing safety and security concerns, following two incidents at Bloomington schools in recent weeks.

The board also approved funding for an architect and a construction manager at a former State Farm building where the district plans to expand early childhood education.

The District 87 school board heard a report Wednesday night addressing safety and security concerns, following two incidents at Bloomington schools in recent weeks.
The board also approved funding for an architect and a construction manager at a former State Farm building where the district plans to expand early childhood education.

District 87 board addresses security concerns, building acquisition

A policy change approved by Illinois State University's Academic Senate provides more modernized definitions of violence, but some ISU faculty are concerned the process cannot keep up with what they perceive as an escalation in threatening behavior on campus.

A policy change approved by Illinois State University's Academic Senate provides more modernized definitions of violence, but some ISU faculty are concerned the process cannot keep up with what they perceive as an escalation in threatening behavior on campus.

Weight-loss drug coverage for Illinois state workers could cost hundreds of millions of dollars

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