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Rivian makes its electric trucks, vans and SUVs at its Normal manufacturing plant. It is one of McLean County's largest employers.
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The $400 million dispute: Why Rivian thinks its Normal properties are overvalued and overtaxed
Ryan Denham
Documents obtained by WGLT show Rivian trying to make its case for why its Normal properties are significantly overvalued and overtaxed. Millions of tax dollars are at risk for Unit 5 schools and other local taxing bodies.
Gov. JB Pritzker speaking at campaign rally in Towanda, Illinois
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As Pritzker touts state progress on childcare, Twin City stakeholders seek local solutions
Lauren Warnecke, Courtney Conroy
An in-store newsstand with stacks of newspapers placed inside of a window.
Cole Loiacano
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Bloomington-Normal not immune from journalism and media cuts
Eric Stock, Ryan Denham
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Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger will visit Illinois State University this fall to screen his 2024 documentary The Last Republican followed by a conversation with the WGLT newsroom. An Evening with Congressman Adam Kinzinger Oct. 1, 2026 Illinois State University's Braden Auditorium The Last Republican screening: 6:30-8 p.m. Rep. Kinzinger in conversation with WGLT: 8-9 p.m.
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WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s Public Media and part of the NPR Network, will host a candidate open house and a forum for the McLean County Clerk’s race on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Illinois State University. Both events are free and open to the public.
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