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The Bloomington and Normal dispute over the Metro Zone agreement on tax revenue and infrastructure sharing is not necessarily a black eye for the community. That's according to Kyle Ham, the head of the Economic Development Council.

Bloomington wants to end its 30 year west-side tax zone deal with Normal. Charlie Schlenker has an in-depth report with representatives of both sides. The community's chief economic developer is in the studio to weigh in. You'll hear from Kyle Ham, CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council. Also, Illinois State University President Larry Dietz talks about higher education funding and the search for a new vice president as well as new university trustees.

Today’s programming is made possible in part by GLT Day Sponsor Lynn Abner honoring the birthday and life of Jerry W. Abner. Jerry was a generous, laughing, and loving man fondly remembered by friends and ISU co-workers for his smile, doodles, and contributions to the University. Lynn says she is deeply grateful and enriched to have shared several decades with Jerry as best friends and marriage partners.

The battle between Marvel heroes in the recent blockbuster hit Captain America: Civil War provides an opportunity for two Illinois State University professors to delve deep into the psychology of morality in the Marvel universe -- as well as our own.

Find out how to reduce Illinois' burgeoning prison population and help those released successfully reenter society. Former McLean County Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb talks with GLT's Judy Valente about her work on the governor's commission on criminal justice and sentencing reform. Willis Kern talks with the first of two Democratic challengers to announce a campaign against Governor Bruce Rauner. Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar spoke in Normal. Also, Jon Norton catches up with the band Old Shoe that

Old Shoe guitarist and vocalist Matt Robinson thinks the general understanding of what an "old shoe" represents fits the band's persona. "An old friend of mine used to call me 'an old shoe,'" said Robinson. "I thought that was a cool name and the light bulb went on and thought it would be a great idea for a band name. Shoes are fashionable, and the 'old shoe' fit the idea of us being a retro band as far as where our styles come from."

The first of two Democrats to announce a formal campaign for governor says he wants a "new deal" for Illinois. Ameya Pawar visited Normal and talked about his vision for the state in a Sound Ideas interview.

To deal with severe over-crowding in Illinois prisons, a bi-partisan governor's commission has issued recommendations that, if adopted, would represent the most sweeping changes to criminal sentencing laws in decades.

Unit Five Superintendent Mark Daniel said every high school student should have the opportunity to get an internship before they graduate. Daniel said it is important to allow students to look into different career paths such as engineering.

As central Illinois leaders try to assess the magnitude of Caterpillar, Incorporated's announcement they are moving top corporate leadership to the Chicago area, there are no sure answers. Kyle Ham heads the Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council.

An Illinois State University Business Professor said it's important to keep some perspective about Caterpillar's announcement it is moving it's headquarters to the Chicago area. Victor Devinatz studies labor and management relations. He said it's 100 executive jobs and 300 jobs overall.

Editors Note: During our interview series Stretched Thin, we reported on the impact of the state budget impasse on local social service agencies and heard how the stalemate was affecting members of the community. That was in spring of 2016. There's still no budget. In our new series Stretched Thinner, we check back in with those social social service agencies. Several programs operated by the Bloomington-Normal YWCA rely heavily on state funds. Liz German, Vice President of Operations at the YW

Photographer Scott Rankin has for years been pursuing the mercurial beauty of the sky, snapping tens of thousands of still images. A select group of those photos, plus video, are currently on display a the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington.

President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court is pledging to be a faithful servant of the Constitution and the laws of the United States. U.S. Appeals Court Judge Neil Gorsuch is also thanking Trump for giving him a ``most solemn assignment.'' If confirmed by the Senate, Gorsuch would succeed Justice Antonin Scalia, whose death nearly a year ago created a vacancy on the nine-member court. But Gorsuch's selection is expected to spark a fierce fight with Democrats. Meghan Leonard,

On the pleasure/pain continuum, Karen Bridges and Clint Thomson of the Bloomington-Normal folk duo "Stone & Snow" concede the latter often wins out.