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Educators statewide are left to make their own rules and regulations surrounding phone usage in class. In Bloomington-Normal, those policies vary widely. WGLT talks to students, educators and parents about what they think should happen next.
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The parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Peoria will undergo a massive reorganization and consolidation through 2027, as the church grapples with falling attendance and a growing priest shortage. 
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Deputy Gov. Andy Manar talks to host Jak Tichenor on the set of “Illinois Lawmakers,” Illinois’ longest-running state government-focused TV program that is now a production of Capitol News Illinois. Manar told Tichenor none of the governor’s revenue proposals – or any brought forth by the General Assembly – are off the table with a week remaining in the legislative session.
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On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Deputy Gov. Andy Manar as the spring legislative session winds down. Plus, WGLT's Melissa Ellin reports on what students, educators and parents think should be done about phones in schools. And the Catholic Diocese of Peoria finalizes its reorganization plan, including changes in McLean County. And Bloomington High School students share what they're most excited about this summer.
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The average first-year undergraduate student will pay about $500 more to attend ISU in the fall than last year. The Board of Trustees has approved a 3.6% increase in fees, and room and board rose 3.5%. The ISU board held a special meeting Friday after putting off a vote last week to get more information.
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The McLean County Regional Planning Commission has finished its Regional Housing Recovery Plan to address shortages in housing, workforce housing, mixed-use housing, affordable housing, and housing for the housing challenged.It has been presented to the Bloomington and Normal councils and the McLean County Board. Now what?
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