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Trombonist Mason Riedel laughed when asked how his Illinois State University Jazz Combo acquired its name. He had just been called by Jazz Up Front owner James Gaston about filling in last minute on a Thursday night.
Community organizer Jenn Carillo said she wants more than to have people at the table listen to her. She wants a seat at the table.
The new Bloomington Budget includes no property tax increase again. But, Aldermen Diana Hauman says that might not be true next year. GLT spoke with three aldermen about the new budget. GLT's Ryan Denham reports. Find out what it takes to move from city to "smart city". The Chief Information Officer for Kansas City, speaking in Normal tomorrow, says most cities are already surprisingly close. And GLT's Charlie Schlenker talks about the city budget, the Welcoming City ordinance, and boat docks on
In 1980, the movie musical "Xanadu" bombed in a big way. But it didn't slink off into dark ignominy.
Kansas City is poised to become the smartest of smart cities in the next five years, according to the city employee leading that effort.
Bloomington aldermen balanced the new city budget without a significant increase in property taxes, but it’s unclear if they’ll be able to do that again a year from now.
Alderman Karen Schmidt said she cannot support a Welcoming City ordinance at this time.
Hear the story of a young couple with troubled pasts stumbling into a fatal confrontation at a Bloomington trailer park. But was it murder? GLT and The Pantagraph partner to explore the death of Cullen Hedrick (HEAD-rick) and the controversial murder law used to charge his girlfriend. The Bloomington City Council has been weighing a Welcoming City ordinance for 16 months. Ward 6 Alderman Karen Schmidt talks with Charlie Schlenker about when and if the council will vote on a measure offering some
The charge against Brittney Mikesell is based on a controversial provision of Illinois’ murder statute.
When Cullen Hedrick and Brittney Mikesell arrived at a south Bloomington trailer park on a Saturday afternoon in early December, they were looking for trouble.
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 .