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.

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.

WGLT's Sound Ideas

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

Mika Crumekort and their spouse are missing out on a lot of life because of high gas prices. WGLT interviewed a dozen Central Illinois residents about how gas prices are impacting their lives – from young people like Mika to longtime food-delivery drivers and commuters.

Mika Crumekort and their spouse are missing out on a lot of life because of high gas prices. WGLT interviewed a dozen Central Illinois residents about how gas prices are impacting their lives &ndash; from young people like Mika to longtime food-delivery drivers and commuters.

Central Illinois residents face tough compromises as gas prices pinch budgets

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District 87’s summer school program was reduced in size and duration this year. Staff said it makes the program more “intentional” for students who need help the most.

District 87&rsquo;s summer school program was reduced in size and duration this year. Staff said it makes the program more &ldquo;intentional&rdquo; for students who need help the most.

New eligibility requirements reshape District 87's summer school program

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McLean County has called him by many names: Coach Mac, Principal McIntyre and Mr. Board Chair, just to name a few. Regardless of how they might have addressed him, anyone who has known John McIntyre has also known a dedicated public servant. The Central Illinois native was recognized last April as a History Maker by the McLean County Museum of History.

McLean County has called him by many names: Coach Mac, Principal McIntyre and Mr. Board Chair, just to name a few.&nbsp;Regardless of how they might have addressed him, anyone who has known John McIntyre has also known a dedicated public servant.&nbsp;The Central Illinois native was recognized last April as a History Maker by the McLean County Museum of History.

History Maker John McIntyre champions bipartisanship, in more than just politics

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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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