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The 10th annual Illinois State University Bring It Back To Normal event allows students and members of the community to forge new ties.

Town of Normal's new Cultural Arts Director Beth Whisman makes a case for investing in Arts programs and the Children's Discovery Museum. Whisman talks with GLT's Ryan Denham about the future of the children's museum and bringing together the pieces in Uptown Normal. It’s another edition of Ask an Expert. With the help of ISU experts, we debunk myths about vegetarianism and protein. And find out what two public radio reporters found out when they went digging into documents related Legionnaires’

Gabriele in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, has issues with two different types of bugs that have made her garden their home. But should she get rid of both varieties? Well, no.

On this installment of Ask An Expert , a question about how meat-eaters and vegetarians can get the right kinds and right amounts of protein in their diet.

Today’s programming is made possible in part by the NO MORE campaign presenting The Clothesline Project at The McLean County Museum of History in recognition of April as Sexual Assault Awareness month. NO MORE is providing free admission to the museum, April 23 through April 28. NO MORE aims to raise public awareness about ending domestic violence and sexual assault. To learn more, visit mchistory.org .

Today's programming is made possible in part by GLT Day Sponsors John Elterich and Karen Schmidt in honor of their son Jonas Elterich who celebrates his 21th birthday today. Like so many of his generation, Jonas inspires us with his leadership and compassion. John and Karen are grateful to WGLT for keeping the whole family well-informed and building a better tomorrow.

Today's programming is made possible in part by GLT Day Sponsors Sarah and Ed Riehl. On the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary, Sarah and Ed congratulate GLT and its supporters on providing over 50 years of world-class public radio in central Illinois. Bravo Zulu GLT and Friends of GLT.

The Town of Normal has established several landmark spots in Uptown Normal—first with the Normal Theater and Children’s Discovery Museum, and again with the roundabout.

Home health care workers are paid close to poverty wages in many parts of the country. And that's a problem, according to Illinois State University sociologist Chris Wellin.

Illinois State University Professor Chris Wellin says the way the nation cares for older people at home hurts women economically. Women have historically had the most responsibility in delivering such care and are forced to cut back on employment to stay at home. Wellin talks about a new book on Critical Gerontology. Plus, GLT's Ryan Denham reports on a lawsuit against Illinois State University filed by a person accused of sexual misconduct. And Jon Norton talks with Billy Strings.

Billy Apostol was dubbed "Billy Strings" by his mother for his prowess on a number of stringed instruments at a young age.

A new lawsuit accuses Illinois State University of mishandling allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. But it’s not the victims filing the suit. It’s the accused.

An economist for the Illinois Farm Bureau says he does not think Bloomington-Normal's realty sector will suffer much from the exit of nearly 900 information technology jobs at State Farm Insurance.

GLT marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Laura Kennedy sends an audio postcard from an MLK multimedia presentation at the McLean County Museum of History. Mayor Tari Renner previews his MLK-themed open house this week. And GLT’s Judith Valente talks with an ISU professor about whether King’s vision of economic equality has ever been fully realized.

The words and deeds of Martin Luther King Jr. touched many in central Illinois.