Because of Jeanne Morris, Bloomington-Normal is a more welcoming place than it was before she got here.

Because of Jeanne Morris, Bloomington-Normal is a more welcoming place than it was before she got here.

March is Women's History Month, and WGLT is recognizing 21 women who shaped Bloomington-Normal. New episodes every weekday in March.

March is Women's History Month, and WGLT is recognizing 21 women who shaped Bloomington-Normal. New episodes every weekday in March.

21 Women Who Shaped Bloomington-Normal

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.

Jeanne Morris is a courageous change-agent who helped bring fair housing and early childhood education to B-N

A Republican Congressman for Central Illinois said he thinks President Trump's immigration policy has largely been a success. Darin LaHood, whose district includes portions of Bloomington and Normal, said the administration has secured the southern border and reduced illegal crossings by 98%. He said cooperation from the Mexican government has also improved. LaHood also praised the administration priority of arresting criminals.

A Republican Congressman for Central Illinois said he thinks President Trump's immigration policy has largely been a success. Darin LaHood, whose district includes portions of Bloomington and Normal, said the administration has secured the southern border and reduced illegal crossings by 98%. He said cooperation from the Mexican government has also improved. LaHood also praised the administration priority of arresting criminals.

Rep. LaHood praises federal immigration policy

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While restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, or SNAP, begin and winter weather continues, one food pantry in north Normal is bolstering its efforts to combat food insecurity. Unity Cupboard is a food pantry and service of the University of Illinois Extension in Bloomington-Normal. It’s open every Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Unity Community Center on Orlando Avenue.

While restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, or SNAP, begin and winter weather continues, one food pantry in north Normal is bolstering its efforts to combat food insecurity.&nbsp;Unity Cupboard is a food pantry and service of the University of Illinois Extension in Bloomington-Normal. It&rsquo;s open every Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Unity Community Center on Orlando Avenue.

Unity Cupboard strengthens food pantry amid SNAP restrictions

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Jeanne Morris is a courageous change-agent who helped bring fair housing and early childhood education to B-N

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