The Meet the Newsroom series continues with WGLT correspondent Michele Steinbacher, whose life in journalism started in print and has now expanded to broadcast journalism.

The Meet the Newsroom series continues with WGLT correspondent Michele Steinbacher, whose life in journalism started in print and has now expanded to broadcast journalism.

You know the voices, and you know the stories. But behind every story on WGLT is a person who calls this community home just like you do. The Meet the Newsroom series pulls back the curtain to introduce you to the team that makes WGLT possible. 

You know the voices, and you know the stories. But behind every story on WGLT is a person who calls this community home just like you do. The Meet the Newsroom series pulls back the curtain to introduce you to the team that makes WGLT possible.&nbsp;

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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.

Meet the Newsroom: Michele Steinbacher

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The McLean County branch of the 4-H program has a higher turnout than in recent years. The McLean County Fair 4-H show is the largest of any such show at county fairs across Illinois; 4-H showcases allow kids and young adults to build their skills with and compete in a wide range of activities.

The McLean County branch of the 4-H program has a higher turnout than in recent years.&nbsp;The McLean County Fair 4-H show is the largest of any such show at county fairs across Illinois; 4-H showcases allow kids and young adults to build their skills with and compete in a wide range of activities.

4-H membership rebounds in time for McLean County Fair, but it's still short of pre-COVID numbers

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The public levelled strong criticism at Unit 5 this spring when two teachers were investigated for alleged misconduct with minors. Despite Andrew Miller and Brandon Knapp being removed from their classrooms at Chiddix Junior High, many asked why the two men were kept on the taxpayer-funded payroll as the criminal investigations unfolded — and why Unit 5 didn’t do more to protect its students.

The public levelled strong criticism at Unit 5 this spring when two teachers were investigated for alleged misconduct with minors.&nbsp;Despite Andrew Miller and Brandon Knapp being removed from their classrooms at Chiddix Junior High, many asked why the two men were kept on the taxpayer-funded payroll as the criminal investigations unfolded &mdash; and why Unit 5 didn&rsquo;t do more to protect its students.

How siloed investigations and mistrust left Unit 5 in the lurch in Chiddix cases

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The Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal has announced Nicole Monson as its new executive director. Monson, alongside newly promoted Director of Operations Mandy Hawker, will lead the adoption service into a new era highlighted by an upcoming dog floor renovation in September.

The Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal has announced Nicole Monson as its new executive director.&nbsp;Monson, alongside newly promoted Director of Operations Mandy Hawker, will lead the adoption service into a new era highlighted by an upcoming dog floor renovation in September.

Nicole Monson works to lead a new vision at the Humane Society of Central Illinois

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Meet the Newsroom: Michele Steinbacher

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