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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. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, WGLT presents excerpts from a panel discussion  “A Historical Account of African American Musicians and Safe Spaces in Bloomington." Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, improving test scores lift Illinois Wesleyan's nursing program out of probation, Illinois looks to become the 11th state to allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives with medication, and Stefen Robinson hosts an album release after two new collaborations. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Bloomington's mayor discusses the city's proposed 14% budget increase, regional planners want feedback on rural transportation needs, plus a primary preview of a deeply conservative congressional district in central Illinois. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, you'll meet the Republican candidates running for an Illinois House district that includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, learn about work-from-home trends in McLean County. And a preview of a new production of the play "The Wolves" opening soon at Illinois Wesleyan University. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, a preview of the McLean County Circuit Clerk primary, a nuclear physicist at ISU leads a seminar series on the nuclear arms race, plus a former Rockette shares her mental health struggles with an audience in Bloomington. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Central Catholic High School launches a $10 million capital campaign, the village of McLean agrees to a plan to save its old water tower, plus the latest edition of McHistory recalls the story of a teen soldier from Normal who survived a Civil War prison camp. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, a longtime labor leader from Bloomington-Normal visits the White House to discuss infrastructure, access to women's healthcare is about to expand in rural areas in central Illinois, plus meet the third candidate for Illinois Symphony Orchestra music director. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Normal native Leah Marlene releases a new EP, counselors and students navigate changes to federal student aid, and several central Illinois farm families are featured in a new Super Bowl commercial. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.