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Continuing a trend that began last spring with the Normal Township election , a number of first-time candidates who are women are running for local office.

The mayor of Bloomington said Tuesday he's not satisfied with progress made by VenuWorks in improving operations at Grossinger Motors Arena.

There is a long list of political misdeeds. But, what's happening today might not come off well compared to historically scummy times. ISU Political Scientist Nancy Lind is the co-author of the new book Corruption: Accountability and Discretion. looking at how corruption impacts the public and policy makers. Laura Kennedy talks with her and co-author Cara Rabe-Hemp. Hear from those in favor and those against a welcoming cities ordinance, speaking at the Bloomington City Council meeting. The

The dark underbelly of corruption is exposed in a new book from two Illinois State University professors.

Sherri served food for nearly three decades. Now, she's on the receiving end.

Illinois State and other colleges and universities appear to have dodged an unfavorable measure that has now been removed from the GOP tax plan.

Nearly 300 people—mostly supporters—turned out to a Bloomington City Council meeting Monday dealing with a proposed Welcoming City ordinance.

The issue of same sex marriage has torn apartment one of Bloomington's most prominent Protestant congregations. GLT's Judy Valente reports on why more than a hundred members have left St. John's Lutheran Church, and the lessons it holds for other Protestant denominations. Hear from two members of the newly seated Bloomington Public Safety and Community Relations Board. It’s an effort to keep Bloomington from becoming the next Ferguson, Missouri. Ryan Denham has the interview. And it’s a check in

Here are the top stories we covered this week (Oct. 9-13, 2017) on WGLT and WGLT.org.

Singer Wayne Messmer joins GLT’s Jon Norton for an interview as he visits his alma mater, Illinois Wesleyan University. McLean County Chamber of Commerce CEO Charlie Moore talks about a field trip to Arkansas to investigate a possible multi-sport complex in Bloomington-Normal. A local university hires a new coach for its emerging competitive video gaming team. And District 87 Barry Reilly talks about lower-than-expected costs for a Bloomington High School renovation project.

Illinois Wesleyan University has a new sports coach, but it’s not the kind of sports you’re thinking of.

There's an exciting new trend in gardening that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Conway and Little Rock , Arkansas, might not be your idea of a vacation destination, but a group of local leaders are taking a trip there to see if they can steal some ideas.

The bid for the artificial turf at the Bloomington High School field has come in about $100,000 under the estimate.

The basics cost a lot, especially when you don’t have money. Robert Bosquez and Ryan Heeren with the WBRP's Tool Library talk the Bed Blitz program, providing beds to children who don’t have one. Hear about a big effort to makes sure every bed gets a quilt. You’ll hear the music of Magpie Salute, birds of a feather, led by a founding member of the Black Crowes, making music together at the Castle Theater. And during an edition of grow, discover just the right amount of garden decorations to make