There have been a lot of political protests around Bloomington Normal lately. McHistory looks back at other protests, which weren't as peaceful as the ones today. Then, as now, the First Amendment right to free expression mattered, though sometimes it was not observed.

There have been a lot of political protests around Bloomington Normal lately. McHistory looks back at other protests, which weren't as peaceful as the ones today. Then, as now, the First Amendment right to free expression mattered, though sometimes it was not observed.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's signature local news series. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. New episodes air throughout the day on WGLT.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's signature local news series. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. New episodes air throughout the day on WGLT.

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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.

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.

History of protests: The sacking of a Bloomington newspaper

Illinois has one of the highest number of data centers in the country. But as residents worry about their water and electricity use, state lawmakers are considering legislation to rein in new data center proposals.

Illinois has one of the highest number of data centers in the country. But as residents worry about their water and electricity use, state lawmakers are considering legislation to rein in new data center proposals.

State lawmakers consider legislation to rein in new data center proposals

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Peer recovery support specialists are increasingly recognized as a critical piece of the puzzle guiding people through addiction recovery. And robust collaborations between McLean County's court system, community health providers and Heartland Community College are positioning the region as a state leader in modeling a path that keeps people out of prison and focused on recovery.

Peer recovery support specialists are increasingly recognized as a critical piece of the puzzle guiding people through addiction recovery. And robust collaborations between McLean County's court system, community health providers and Heartland Community College are positioning the region as a state leader in modeling a path that keeps people out of prison and focused on recovery.

Peer support a critical piece of the addiction recovery puzzle in McLean County

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Some striking dining and grounds workers at Illinois State University said they are struggling to make ends meet amid their third week with no paychecks.

Some striking dining and grounds workers at Illinois State University said they are struggling to make ends meet amid their third week with no paychecks.

Striking ISU workers struggling with cost of living as work stoppage continues

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History of protests: The sacking of a Bloomington newspaper

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