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The Nuns on the Bus who are touring the country rolled into the Republican Convention this week, hoping to talk with attendees and delegates about the nation's social issues. Sister Mary Ellen Lacy said the sisters generally received a warm reception from those they encountered. The sisters walked around the convention grounds with a lemonade wagon and invited attendees to talk with them about the issues they believe are important to the nation.

One member of the Illinois State University contingent at the Republican convention in Cleveland says he sees strong similarities between support for Donald Trump and the Know Nothing party of a century and a half ago.

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival peels back the legend of Peter Pan to reveal an imaginative and funny origin story for the iconic character. Central Illinois is expecting another heat wave, with an Excessive Heat Watch already posted for Thursday and Friday, hear how to protect your pets. Plus, our continued coverage of the RNC with a Skype conversation with an ISU professor at the convention.

We all know the story of Peter Pan. Or do we? The Illinois Shakespeare Festival peels back the legend to reveal an imaginative and funny origin story for the iconic character. Adapted from the popular 2006 novel, 'Peter and the Starcatcher' was a huge hit on Broadway . Director Any Park describes it as the 'Wicked' of the Peter Pan story, letting audiences in on how an orphan boy became Peter Pan.

In spite of divisions in the Republican Party over the Presidential candidacy of Donald Trump, an ISU Professor of Politics and Government said he doesn't foresee a splintered party. Tom McClure said during GLT's Sound Ideas the short term is secure.

Iraq War hero Shilo Harris has a message for central Illinois veterans struggling with PTSD. Harris has endured nearly 80 surgeries after his HumVee exploded; he speaks with GLT's Colleen Reynolds. Heartland Community College is getting ready for a new school year; hear from Heartland Community College President Rob Widmer. Plus, a popular local jazz musician and educator has just completed his first album -- and it's getting a release on a major label.

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