The Girl Scouts helped Amy Erdman Farrell survive a lonely, bullied childhood. Decades later, the historian said the organization still needs to reckon with the parts of its past it taught her not to see. Farrell will discuss that history, laid out in her award-winning book Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA, at Illinois Wesleyan University next week.

The Girl Scouts helped Amy Erdman Farrell survive a lonely, bullied childhood.&nbsp;Decades later, the historian said the organization still needs to reckon with the parts of its past it taught her not to see.&nbsp;Farrell will discuss that history, laid out in her award-winning book Intrepid Girls: The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA, at Illinois Wesleyan University next week.

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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.

Historian says Girl Scouts must reckon with its ‘difficult history'

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Outgoing Chief Judge Casey Costigan says the 11th Judicial Circuit's championing of progressive approaches to the criminal justice system is on the list of things he's proud of. Costigan retires Oct. 16 after 20 years on the bench and a four-year term as the five-county circuit's administrative head.

Outgoing Chief Judge Casey Costigan says the 11th Judicial Circuit's championing of progressive approaches to the criminal justice system is on the list of things he's proud of.&nbsp;Costigan retires Oct. 16 after 20 years on the bench and a four-year term as the five-county circuit's administrative head.

Retiring chief judge says rulings weigh 'all the facts,' which may not always look fair

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Since the time of the first President of the United States to today, executive power has steadily grown to address crises, a changing electorate and evolving interpretations of the U.S. Constitution. Generally speaking, the Central Illinois congressional candidates this year agree the House and Senate roll over too much for the president. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said that is the case for every president he’s seen in his past 10 years of office.

Since the time of the first President of the United States to today, executive power has steadily grown to address crises, a changing electorate and evolving interpretations of the U.S. Constitution.&nbsp;Generally speaking, the Central Illinois congressional candidates this year agree the House and Senate roll over too much for the president. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said that is the case for every president he&rsquo;s seen in his past 10 years of office.

Congressional candidates discuss expanding executive power and need for political will

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Fertility in McLean County has fluctuated in recent years, but remains low compared to adjacent counties — in a state and a region that trend well below average.

Fertility in McLean County has fluctuated in recent years, but remains low compared to adjacent counties &mdash; in a state and a region that trend well below average.

When planning fertility, McLean County women worry about finances

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Historian says Girl Scouts must reckon with its ‘difficult history'

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