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08/31/2026

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump adminis...
08/31/2026

The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.

08/31/2026

Take a look at the new "Library of Things" that debuted this weekend at the Bloomington Public Library, Illinois. The collection has more than 80 objects in five categories: music, health and wellness, technology, arts and crafts, and games. Checkouts from the collection start Monday.

Read or listen to full story at WGLT.org.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln opened its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time in 19 years, and w...
08/29/2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln opened its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time in 19 years, and wants to be more accessible in the future.

Illinois will receive up to $768 million over a 10-year period, which will be used for youth mental health and online sa...
08/29/2026

Illinois will receive up to $768 million over a 10-year period, which will be used for youth mental health and online safety training programs.

State and federal emergency management officials announced upcoming assessments of damage caused by the recent severe st...
08/28/2026

State and federal emergency management officials announced upcoming assessments of damage caused by the recent severe storms and flooding.

Senior Pastor Scott Boerckel said church leadership has strategized on the best ways to support the family right now.
08/28/2026

Senior Pastor Scott Boerckel said church leadership has strategized on the best ways to support the family right now.

Over the 20-year run of the problem-solving court, 200 McLean County residents have graduated from the program. Clients ...
08/28/2026

Over the 20-year run of the problem-solving court, 200 McLean County residents have graduated from the program. Clients and their team members alike describe it as difficult but worth it.

The Logarium is a garden constructed around decomposing tree limbs and stumps from ISU’s Quad, which also doubles as the...
08/28/2026

The Logarium is a garden constructed around decomposing tree limbs and stumps from ISU’s Quad, which also doubles as the Fell Arboretum.

Election officials in McLean County said the president's efforts to restrict voting by mail aren't affecting them, for n...
08/28/2026

Election officials in McLean County said the president's efforts to restrict voting by mail aren't affecting them, for now.

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