Child care in Bloomington Normal costs more than college tuition at Illinois State University -- if you can find it. A new report on a child care availability and affordability crisis in McLean County is out from the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council and YWCA McLean County. WGLT talks to Nora Harrison from the EDC and Liz German from the YWCA.

Child care in Bloomington Normal costs more than college tuition at Illinois State University -- if you can find it. A new report on a child care availability and affordability crisis in McLean County is out from the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council and YWCA McLean County. WGLT talks to Nora Harrison from the EDC and Liz German from the YWCA.

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.

Part 2 of child care interview with YWCA McLean County and EDC

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Over 6,000 people have died in nationwide protests in Iran against the country’s regime and continued economic uncertainty, according to NPR. Some experts in Iran believe the death toll is as high as 30,000. Elahe Javadi is an associate professor of information systems at Illinois State University. Close to 100 members of her immediate and extended family still live in her hometown, Hamedan.

Over 6,000 people have died in nationwide protests in Iran against the country&rsquo;s regime and continued economic uncertainty, according to NPR. Some experts in Iran believe the death toll is as high as 30,000.&nbsp;Elahe Javadi is an associate professor of information systems at Illinois State University. Close to 100 members of her immediate and extended family still live in her hometown, Hamedan.

As protests continue in Iran, an ISU professor reflects on her past and present with the regime

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The Chris Greene Quartet makes its Bloomington-Normal debut next weekend, headlining an evening at Jazz UpFront. Greene is a saxophonist and band leader from the northern Chicago suburb of Evanston. The quartet is currently touring with Greene's 2024 album Conversance. The Feb. 13 stop in Bloomington-Normal is paired with a visit to the Krannert Center in Urbana the day before.

The Chris Greene Quartet makes its Bloomington-Normal debut next weekend, headlining an evening at Jazz UpFront.&nbsp;Greene is a saxophonist and band leader from the northern Chicago suburb of Evanston. The quartet is currently touring with Greene's 2024 album Conversance. The Feb. 13 stop in Bloomington-Normal is paired with a visit to the Krannert Center in Urbana the day before.

Chris Greene Quartet to make its Twin City debut at Jazz UpFront

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Part 2 of child care interview with YWCA McLean County and EDC

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