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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.

On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader’s legacy continues to loom large through such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968, as well as affirmative action hiring and educational practices.

The tragic tale of a young man with a soul for searching takes center stage at Heartland Theatre starting Thursday, April 5.

The words "Congrats you got the job" are likely the five most exciting and terrifying words Ronnie Platt had ever heard.

Hear from the Illinois State University professor who’s pushing for a required course on cultural diversity. GLT's Ryan Denham talks with Rocio Rivadeneyra who’s heading a committee proposing the new requirement. Loyola’s number one fan and top team expert calls Bloomington Normal home. GLT’s Jon Norton talks with John Thomas about the Ramblers’ amazing season. And Laura Kennedy previews the latest play from Heartland Theater, “The Ghost of Floyd Collins.”

College is an eye-opening experience. And for those students coming from majority-white communities, it may their first significant exposure to diverse cultures.