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.

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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.

History of protests: The sacking of a Bloomington newspaper

McHistory goes back in time to explore big moments and small stories from McLean County history. McHistory episodes can be heard periodically on WGLT's Sound Ideas. The series is produced in partnership with the McLean County Museum of History.

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The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Milan. A number of the members of Team USA come from right here in Illinois — including four members of the U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team. WBEZ's Noah Jennings reports.

The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Milan. A number of the members of Team USA come from right here in Illinois &mdash; including four members of the U.S. Olympic women&rsquo;s hockey team. WBEZ's Noah Jennings reports.

Here are the Winter Olympians with Illinois ties to watch

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To reduce water use in an ongoing severe drought, the City of Bloomington has asked residents to conserve water by a goal of 10%. Water shortages are not unheard of for the city. Even at its start, water was scarce in Bloomington.

To reduce water use in an ongoing severe drought, the City of Bloomington has asked residents to conserve water by a goal of 10%.&nbsp;Water shortages are not unheard of for the city. Even at its start, water was scarce in Bloomington.

The long thirst for a Lake Bloomington

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Illinois lawmakers say they have concerns with increasing higher education funding because of a tight budget. The Illinois Board of Higher Education is requesting a nearly 5% increase in its budget for public colleges and universities and a change to flexible funding informed by specific institutional factors, referred to as "evidence-based."

Illinois lawmakers say they have concerns with increasing higher education funding because of a tight budget.&nbsp;The Illinois Board of Higher Education is requesting a nearly 5% increase in its budget for public colleges and universities and a change to flexible funding informed by specific institutional factors, referred to as "evidence-based."

Illinois lawmakers not sure there's more higher ed money in a 'tricky' budget

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History of protests: The sacking of a Bloomington newspaper

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