On today's episode, how zookeepers at Miller Park Zoo keep the animals active and engaged, Bloomington-Normal's members of Congress disagree over the debt limit bill, state Senator Dave Koehler discuss the new state budget's impact on education, plus another Black History essay winner in Bloomington.

On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal is about to send its first student to its Japanese sister city since the pandemic, while its sister cities program with Russia remains on hold because of the war in Ukraine, a state capitol reporter recaps the major developments from the just-closed legislative session, plus the latest winner of Bloomington's Black History essay contest.

On today's episode, Bloomington deputy city manager Billy Tyus discusses concerns over wages for a proposed housing development, a McLean County group tries to include more fathers in programs that serve children and families, plus a profile of McLean County History Makers Charles and Willie Halbert.

On this episode, a Children's Home & Aid explains its new name and renewed focus, a farm educator explains how major dust storms can be minimized in the wake of a fatal pileup on I-55, plus the Corn Crib prepares for an busy summer featuring much more than just baseball.

On today's episode, developers plan a major housing development near downtown Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal hospitals begin a new, faster treatment for stroke victims, plus the latest in WGLT's McLean County History Maker profiles.

On today's episode, data show a wide gender gap at Illinois State University and college campuses across the country; District 87 Superintendent David Mouser and retiring administrator Diane Wolf discuss tax incentives for development, artificial intelligence and learning disparities; plus the latest city of Bloomington Black History Essay Contest winner invokes the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

On today's episode, a report details the clergy sex abuse scandal in Illinois; U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin discusses the debt ceiling, Supreme Court ethics and a poll that raises concerns about President Biden's mental fitness; Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield with little time to pass a budget; plus a social justice tour of Bloomington goes virtual.

On today's episode, rural McLean County residents tell a survey how poor their internet service is, a scholar at Illinois State University explains the reason behind a series of auto insurance rate increases from State Farm and several competitors, community health workers reflect on the public role they played in the COVID pandemic response, plus the latest city of Bloomington Black History Essay Contest winner.

On today's episode, Illinois Shakespeare Festival artistic director John Stark retires after 32 years with the Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance, a history lesson explores Bloomington-Normal's past and present in beer making, plus singer/songwriter and Pontiac native TyJon Charlie is among the performers scheduled during free summer concerts that return to Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.

On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.

On today's episode, Maternity case deserts are on the rise in central Illinois as more rural hospitals and maternity wards close, retired ISU professors Hank and Mary Campbell are profiled as McLean County History Makers, plus the first of a series of the city of Bloomington's Black History Essay Contest winners.

On today's episode, how arts and humanities hope to survive and thrive now that the COVID emergency -- and relief funding -- have ended, a career prep academy in Bloomington wants to add more options and address stereotypes about technical training, plus Community Players puts on a satirical fan-fiction of Harry Potter.

On today's episode, the McLean County Health Department administrator discusses the end of the COVID public health emergency, a Bloomington-Normal addresses inequality in clean energy in a new state appointment, plus scammers are coming after nutrition benefits through a process called skimming.

On today's episode, Rivian Automotive discusses a long-term plan for success in an increasingly competitive EV marketplace, the latest installment in WGLT's Welcome Home series explains recycling efforts in Bloomington-Normal, plus some long-forgotten artwork fetches big bucks for the Bloomington Public Library.

On today's episode, colleagues remember Chicago Police officer and recent Illinois State University alum Areanah Preston as a thoughtful and driven public servant, a citizens group in McLean County gets a rare public look into how the county jail is run, a Bloomington-Normal cake maker gets her just desserts after her immigration from Mexico, plus a 93-year-old crossing guard brings a smile to grade school students and parents in Normal every day.

On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen visits downtown Bloomington and Uptown Normal with their respective mayors, climate change pushes armadillos further north and causing concern for central Illinois farmers, the jury foreman in the ComEd bribery trial explains how jurors arrived at four guilty verdicts, plus WGLT begins the first in its series profiling this year's McLean County history makers.

On today's episode, ISU's Redbirds in Space beat two Big Ten competitors in a rocket landing competition, Illinois Wesleyan alum T.J. Newman's writing career has taken off with Hollywood in a bidding war the movie rights, plus the Illinois Symphony Orchestra presents an "Epic Ending" at ISU tomorrow.

On today's episode, you'll hear about what's driving interest in homeschooling, and the challenge of tracking trends in that community. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's mayor, Mboka Mwilambwe. And a new installment of "More of That Please!" visits with the United Sound program at Illinois State University.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Alan Sender, chair of the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority board, about a plan to expand the airport's property-tax base countywide. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos. And you'll learn why Peoria-based JOLT Harm Reduction is expanding its overdose-prevention work to McLean County.

On today's episode, you'll hear from new Illinois State University interim athletics director Jeri Beggs during his first week on the job. Plus, part two of our series about Bloomington-Normal's video game scene. Plus, the new CEO of Bloomington-based Heartland Bank and Trust shares his unique view of the economy.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Illinois State University's chief auditor about what to expect from the "full financial audit" underway in ISU Athletics. Plus, a new installment of our Beyond Sports series focuses on a Bloomington athlete's trip through the NCAA transfer portal. Plus, the first of a two-part series focused on the video gaming scene in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, we'll mark Arbor Day by checking in with the Ecology Action Center's ambitious Tree Corps initiative. Plus, a visit to a Heartland Community College art exhibition inspired by Japanese art and culture. You'll also hear about a show at the ISU Planetarium that examines how the ancient Mayans viewed the night sky.

On today's episode, McLean County administrator Cassy Taylor discusses carbon capture technology, pay raises, the county's mental health plans and bipartisanship; the latest edition of Sound Health and the call for more organ donation; plus a philosopher who coined the term 'himpathy' comes to ISU with a lecture on mansplaining and gaslighting.

On today's episode, Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent discusses the university's restructuring plans, some Illinois State University students are working on plans to attract a grocery store to Uptown Normal, plus Midwest Food Bank sees increased demand as expanded SNAP benefits have expired.

On today's episode, the town of Normal plans for construction of a new eastside fire station, famous alum Jane Lynch returns to the ISU campus to pay it forward to aspiring actors during a three-week residency, a sexual assault survivor shares the stories of survivors through love letters in Uptown Normal, plus the federal bribery trial of four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists is expected to go to the jury this week.

On today's episode, a report on how Illinois State athletics moves past workplace culture concerns following athletics director Kyle Brennan's departure, a preview of this weekend's Gamma Phi Circus, plus a Bloomington-based rockabilly band keeps it old school.

On today's episode, a conversation with ISU interim president Aondover Tarhule about university athletics following athletics director Kyle Brennan's sudden departure, an ISU student produces a feature length dystopian thriller that's coming to the Normal Theater, plus 80s rockers The BoDeans return to their Midwest roots with a concert in Bloomington this weekend.

On today's episode, former Illinois Republican Party chair Pat Brady explains today's political divisiveness, Bloomington's mayor pushes state lawmakers to bring more tax money back to local governments, two ISU students create a fashion exhibit that transports you back in time, plus Part II of a conversation on Bloomington's circus history.

On today's episode, Bloomington and Normal consider relaxing hiring rules to address a firefighter shortage, a library curator details the role Bloomington and other central Illinois communities played in the history of the circus, plus an ISU professor presents the making of a Major Leaguer's bat.

On today's episode, McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane discusses a new contract and recruiting incentives for corrections staff, one of the defendants in the ComEd bribery trial takes the stand in her own defense, plus Heartland Community College marks Lesbian Visibility Week with a film screening.

On today's episode, Illinois State University professor and punk rocker Rose Marshack discusses her new book 'Play Like a Man: My Life in Poster Children,' plus Normal Community High School student Bradley Ross Jackson reflects on his trip to the DDisney Dreamers Academy.

On today's episode, Illinois State University's Athletic Director is out after questions about a pricey and hastily-arranged donor trip, a Bloomington-Normal high school student helps get legislation passed to protect child influencers, plus Bloomington-Normal galleries and museums host Slow Art Day.

On today's episode, WGLT follows NPR's lead in going silent on Twitter, how climate change is hurting Illinois' largest syrup producer, a former Redbird basketball standout fulfills her dream of going pro, plus an effort to improve financial literacy in schools.

On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos offers his analysis of the recent elections, a pro-LGBTQ church in Bloomington has to find a new home after the city determined its building is unsafe, plus a preview of the Illinois Symphony’s spring chamber concert called "“Inspiring Influences."

On today's episode, outsourcing experts explain the impact of State Farm's move to outsource much of its IT operations, Illinois officials allowed prisoners with dementia to sign away life saving care, plus an agronomy expert explains what makes McLean County farmland so fertile.

On today's episode, the second part of our conversation with Catholic Diocese of Peoria bishop Lou Tylka, Illinois lawmakers take a first step to stop fertility fraud, plus hip-hop artist and podcaster DaZ Exotic comes back to his hometown of Bloomington for a concert.

On today's episode, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses changes to the proposed Trail East and Trail West developments, the Catholic Diocese of Peoria addresses a decline in parishioners and priests, plus the latest edition of Sound Health focuses on expanded access to Narcan.

On today's episode, a recap of the Unit 5 tax referendum vote along with the Unit 5 school board and Normal Town Council elections, plus an ISU scholar discusses the criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and what it says about the future of U.S. democracy.

On today's episode, McLean County government explores how it may want to regulate carbon capture technology., plus an ISU scholar discuss concerns about banking instability in the U.S.

On today's episode, a preview of the municipal and school board elections; Carlock's mayor discusses the Unit 5 tax referendum and the potential closure of the village's grade school; plus Bloomington city manager Tim Gleason discusses homelessness, the city's vehicle use tax and naming rights for the downtown arena.

On today's episode, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series explores how the LGBTQ community adjust to life in Bloomington-Normal, Netflix star Vir Das will headline ISU's Indian Cultural Dinner, plus Heartland Theatre Company presents "Tiny Beautiful Things."

On today's episode, an analysis of how Unit 5's tax rate stacks up if the referendum passes or fails, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series focuses on options for child care, damaging tapes a government mole secretly recorded are being played in the ComEd bribery trial, plus a new young entrepreneur's market is coming to Bloomington.

On today's episode, the Illinois Democratic Party intervenes into the Unit 5 school board race to try to defeat what it calls "extreme conservatives," Bloomington Police order a tent encampment along Constitution Trail to move, plus two Normal Community High School seniors bring an Indian festival of colors to Bloomington.

On today's episode, developers want to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through central Illinois, three candidates are running for Heartland Community College board, plus a snapshot of early voting in McLean County and a full breakdown of the courtroom testimony that pulled back the curtain on how Illinois’ former House Speaker operated in Springfield.

On today's episode, an analysis of the Normal police department video which led to a federal lawsuit, the Prairie Central community hosts a vigil for two of its students who were killed in a ski accident, plus Netflix Jr. star Emily Calandrelli hosts a talk at ISU on how to get more women in STEM careers.

On today's episode, Some Unit 5 parents and property owners who want to vote on the tax referendum legally can't, a documentary class believes it can help convicted killer Jamie Snow get a new trial, Lauren Warnecke takes one last spin around a soon-to-close skating rink in Bloomington, plus a new website that promotes eating local in McLean County.

On today's episode, the town of Normal warns council member Stan Nord over claims of election interference in the Unit 5 tax referendum, Illinois State University works to close the achievement gap that the COVID pandemic only made worse, Illinois' new school superintendent shares how the state is helping students recover academically and emotionally from the pandemic, plus doctors call for earlier screening as colorectal cancers cases rise in younger adults in the latest edition of Sound Health.

On today's episode, a lawmaker proposes expanding the tax base for Central Illinois Regional Airport, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says he was wrongly targeted by the FBI, Illinois State University collaborates with OSF HealthCare, plus FFA (formerly) Future Farmers of America is breaking new ground.

On today's episode, how proposed reductions to band and orchestra will affect music education in Unit 5, how the Silicon Valley Bank collapse impacts health tech startups in OSF HealthCare's portfolio, plus the wacky works from mid-century Chicago’s vibrant visual arts scene on display at University Galleries in Normal.

On today's episode, Unit 5 parents, students and coaches explain what's at stake if junior high and freshman sports are eliminated; Normal's city manager discusses how several bank collapses might impact the economy and municipal governments; plus we’ll hear the wiretaps federal prosecutors are playing for a Chicago jury in a corruption trial that’s rocked Illinois politics.

On today's all-music episode, you'll hear from Chicago Farmer ahead of their milestone Midwest tour. Plus, professional drummer Andrew "Blaze" Thomas from Bloomington-Normal talks about his pivot to history. And Bloomington-based rapper Darius talks about his new album.

On today's episode, the Unit 5 referendum divides school board candidates, plus a preview of the Normal Town Council race.

On today's episode, a preview of the Unit 5 school board race, Bloomington-Normal hosted a conference to help women break the glass ceiling in education, plus Heartland Community College sees an increase in enrollment at a time when community colleges nationally are seeing fewer students.

On today's episode, Embattled COVID testing company owner Aaron Rossi pledged $3 million for an ISU athletics facility, an ESPN sportscaster tells educators how she sound her voice in an industry dominated by men, plus jury selection begins in the case of four former Commonwealth Edison officials accused of bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan for nearly a decade.