On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen takes part in a bipartisan trip to the southern border, creative thinkers across the country converge on ISU for ReggieCon, plus the final candidate for Illinois Symphony music director prepares for a season-ending performance.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule. Plus, how consumer education is still need on electric vehicles, even in Rivian's backyard. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health looks at long COVID.

On today's episode, Normal's police chief discusses an increase in crime and crashes, ISU marks 50 years for its Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program, plus how added exposure to gambling has fueled more addiction.

On today's episode, a Bloomington nonprofit is forced to layoff dozens of employees who staff a suicide and crisis call center, Bloomington's incoming city manager makes the housing crisis one of his early priorities, plus ISU's interim athletics director discusses use of its new indoor practice facility plus new NCAA guidance on Name, Image and Likeness.

On today's episode, a judge who helped craft new rules for custody appeals explains the changes, the outgoing head of the Bloomington Housing Authority discusses the challenges lowest-income renters face in McLean County, and the McLean County Health Department discusses the recent spike in measles cases statewide.

On today's all music episode, multi-instrumentalist Josh Henderson performs "One More Night" in Bloomington, Twin Cities band Inktrail releases its first album and southern rockers JJ Grey and Mofro come to Bloomington after their first album release in a decade.

On today's episode, Unit 5's superintendent discusses a newly released school capacity report, the Illinois Prison Project shares stories of resilience of women who have been behind bars, plus and an entomologist raises concerns about increased exposure to ticks.

On today's episode, a new book from the Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin outlines how Donald Trump tried to reshape the Senate when he was president, ISU students show how they are encouraging their schoolmates to be more civically engaged, plus the latest edition of McHistory explores McLean County's long history with softball.

On today's episode, Bloomington's mayor discusses tax incentives for downtown streetscape, a Bloomington teen researches artificial intelligence in China, plus meet a suspense thriller author from Normal in the latest episode of Inside Art.

On today's episode, Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses his reelection bid and the city's search for a new city manager, The Bloomington Public Library director discusses increased public hostility against library workers, plus an update on Bloomington's new cat cafe.

On today's episode, the latest Democracy's Future podcast features conservatives on the ISU campus, an education administrator discusses the latest teacher staffing survey, plus the Coalescence Theatre Project presents Panther Women.

On today's episode, incoming Illinois Wesleyan University president Sheahon Zenger outlines his priorities, a new museum honors El Paso's important place in voting rights history, plus a Bloomington nonprofit marks 10 years of serving the uninsured.

On today's episode, a forum addresses homelessness in Bloomington-Normal, an ISU biologist explains what two broods of cicadas will sound like when they converge on central Illinois, plus a Festival of Colors coming to Uptown Normal shines a light on Asian Indian culture.

On today's episode, the town of Normal and its fire department try to resolve a rift after a vote of no confidence against the fire chief, Bloomington city officials discuss accessibility improvements in the downtown streetscape plan, plus retiring Illinois Wesleyan baseball coach Dennis Martel reflects on his 37-year career.

On today's episode, Rivian showcased its new lower-cost midsize SUV in Uptown Normal, the head of the McLean County Board explains reasons behind the reset of its behavioral health advisory board, abortion providers assess how the end of Roe-v-Wade could impact this year's elections, plus a speaker at ISU discusses cognitive privacy rights. 

On today's episode, the state of Illinois asks that voters personal data be removed from a conservative-based website, a bilingual advocacy explains different perceptions about those learning multiple languages in an speech at ISU, plus alt-pop rocker Matthew Sweet brings his greatest hits tour to Bloomington.

On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen discusses Farm Bill negotiations, mail service cuts and foreign aid; a solar expert previews Monday's solar eclipse, plus a Eureka College professor produces a documentary on the history of the blues’ in its Mississippi roots.

On today's episode, how a disposal company's plans to stop hauling Bloomington's bulk waste could reduce recycling in McLean County, WGLT's Democracy's Future profiles conflicting views among young progressives, plus the latest edition of McHistory profiles the first electric cars in Bloomington-Normal nearly a century ago.

On today's episode, the town of Normal agrees to a $5.4 million settlement in a wrongful death conviction, mayor Chris Koos discusses the settlement, plus Heartland Theatre offers some dark humor about the formerly incarcerated in its latest production.

On today's episode, ISU leads a tutoring initiative that gets national recognition, ISU's interim athletics director discusses her future and the future of college athletics, plus ISU coaching legend Jill Hutchison discusses the rise of women's college basketball.

On today's episode, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses his decision to return to his former job in Decatur, WGLT profiles some of the women who have shaped Bloomington-Normal through sports and the arts, plus a powerlifting pastor from Bloomington aims for a national record on Easter weekend. 

On today's episode, an audit of ISU athletics shows new spending controls are working, a lawmaker from Bloomington is looking for ways to address the state's teacher shortage, a cancer doctor in Normal highlights Olivia Munn as a case study for breast cancer risk assessments, plus the jazz ensemble TromBari comes to downtown Bloomington.

On today's episode, a legislative proposal in Illinois would eliminate the subminimum wage servers can be paid, a task force of Heartland Community College faculty push back against a plan to expand dual credit options, plus U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood tours the new Advanced Manufacturing Center at Heartland Community College.

On today's episode, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin discusses the recent government funding billed that nearly stalled, Bloomington's Director of Arts and Entertainment discusses the recent string of sellouts at the BCPA, plus colleagues reflect on the legacy of late town of Normal Mayor Kent Karraker.

On today's episode, a new report examines the housing shortage in Bloomington-Normal and proposes solutions, a nonprofit that helps Bloomington-Normal youth breaks ground on an expansion, plus the next Black History essay contest winner shares stories of resilience to challenge the status quo.

On today's episode, meet some of the women who have helped shape Bloomington-Normal through advocacy, a photo exhibit in Uptown Normal sheds light on women's health, plus today's Bloomington Black History Essay winner highlights the man who broke baseball's color barrier.

On today's episode, Connect Transit can't get parts to fix its fleet of electric vehicles, a new event combines live music and artmaking in Bloomington, plus a Bloomington Black History essay contest winner recalls the murder of Emmett Till.

On today's episode, Republican party leaders are frustrated by low voter turnout in the primary election; a Normal Town Council member discusses the town exploring a cap on new smoke shops, plus the latest Bloomington Black History Essay Contest winner recognizes a poet, a soldier, and an abolitionist author.

On today's episode, Bloomington city leaders review a final draft of the downtown streetscape plan, McLean County farmers lead the nation in corn and soybean production, plus an orthopedic surgeon discusses the injury risk associated with pickleball in the latest edition of Sound Health.

On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal area human service agencies adjust after a planned homeless services grant was not submitted, the city of Bloomington hopes to avoid changes to a popular public works program after one company pulls out, plus the city recognizes its top submissions from its Black History Essay Contest.

On today's episode, WGLT continues its Women's History Month series with Bloomington-Normal women who have worked in business, government and the legal system, plus a farewell from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in Bloomington.

On today's episode, a six-month follow-up on the end of cash bail in Illinois, a scholar coming to ISU explains how police departments in the U-S have become increasingly militarized, plus students at Evans Junior High set a state record for chess championships.

On today's episode, stakeholders seek direction after McLean County put its lead mental health advisory board on hiatus,  Green Top Grocery makes a public plea for financial help to keep from closing, plus the IHSA discusses the surge in popularity for girls' wrestling.

On today's episode, a proposal to support rape victims faces a lot of scrutiny from McLean County leaders, next week's Highway 309 Live headliner tries to reclaim Americana for Black America, piano-playing volunteers help people patients and families at ease at Carle BroMenn Medical Center.

On today's episode, The Catholic Diocese of Peoria backs off plans to close an historic church in downtown Bloomington, state Sen. Sally Turner plays a leading role in state budget negotiations, plus Normal Community High School's boys' basketball team gets a cheery welcome home after advancing to the state title game.

On today's episode, A Bloomington man who creates virtual reality has made a whole new world for older adults, WGLT honors several women educators who have shaped Bloomington-Normal, plus meet one of the performers for WGLT's upcoming Highway 309 Live.

On today's episode, Rivian unveils its newest vehicle and announces plans to build it in Normal, a veteran police officer assesses how police handled the traffic stop on I-55 in which they shot and killed an armed man, and a commission makes recommendations to change how the state funds Illinois' public colleges and universities.

On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos discusses mental health funding and a potential cap on smoke shops in Uptown, plus country music superstar Lee Brice comes to Bloomington for a solo acoustic show.

On today's episode, two Republican candidates hope to unseat first term U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, a retired TV reporter from Normal is on the case of a serial killer from three decades ago, plus this year's TEDx Normal focuses on making change.

On today's episode, a rape crisis center in Bloomington wants to tap into McLean County sales tax money to reduce its waitlist, the city of Bloomington offers suggestions for new ways the county's tax revenue could be spent, plus the day in the life of a central Illinois deer hunter.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a draft of a new housing plan for McLean County. Plus, an introduction to WGLT's new series 21 Women Who Shaped Bloomington-Normal. And a new episode of Datebook previews a new show at the McLean County Arts Center.

On today's episode, Bloomington faces a hefty price tag to replace old lead water lines, plus Bloomington's city manager discusses plans to condemn a downtown eyesore and the city's budget plan that hikes city staff salaries 10%.

On today's episode, ISU hosts a workshop on how to maintain digital privacy, a Bloomington shelter offers a new way to help people live on their own, a Unit 5 teacher is honored for leading the way for her students learning STEM, and a Bloomington nonprofit tries to reduce the stigma around eating disorders.

On today's episode, a Bloomington police sergeant is fired for sharing confidential information, college educators embrace online learning post-pandemic, plus the Normal Public Library outlines how a $5.1 million asbestos removal and renovation project will impact services.

On today's episode, Rivian projects when it might be able to starting turning a profit, a journalist for Esquire digs into Barton McNeil's efforts to get a new trial in his daughter's death, plus a look at some of the nearly three dozen new restaurants that opened in Bloomington-Normal in the last year.

On today's show, you'll hear from Normal City Manager Pam Reece about a proposal in Springfield aimed at single-family housing zoning. Plus, an interview with the franchisees of a new indoor pickleball complex in Normal. And Lauren Warnecke has a new episode of Datebook.

On today's episode, Lawmakers react to Governor Pritzker's budget proposal, Rivian slashes its salaried workforce, plus ISU's new faculty union gets ready to negotiate its first labor deal. 

On today's episode, WGLT presents excerpts from a panel discussion  “A Historical Account of African American Musicians and Safe Spaces in Bloomington."

On today's episode, the first report in WGLT's series on Democracy's Future, a preview of two Republican primaries for McLean County voters, plus an analysis finds assault weapon registration rates are low across the state.

On today's episode, a McLean County Board races features a rare primary challenge against a long-time incumbent, a realtors group suggests allowing higher density housing will reduce Bloomington-Normal's housing shortage, plus Heartland Community College hosts a middle school and high school students for a wind turbine competition.