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Kurt Elling is on Don’s playlist for this week’s Radio Munson along with Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Keely Smith, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, plus Wynton Marsalis and friends with a rousing version of “Go Tell It On the Mountain".

Continuing a trend begun last spring in Normal Township elections, more first-time women candidates are running as Democrats for McLean County office. GLT's Judy Valente talks with county board candidates Elizabeth Johnston and Sharon Chung. Ryan Denham tracks down and talks with two central Illinois Congressman in the middle of voting on the GOP tax overhaul bill. And student Reporter Baylee Steelman takes a look at holiday need.

Bloomington-Normal’s two Republican congressmen said Wednesday that their vote in support of the GOP tax bill will help middle-income earners in Central Illinois, denying that the measure disproportionately benefits wealthier Americans and companies.

Continuing a trend that began last spring with the Normal Township election , a number of first-time candidates who are women are running for local office.

The mayor of Bloomington said Tuesday he's not satisfied with progress made by VenuWorks in improving operations at Grossinger Motors Arena.

There is a long list of political misdeeds. But, what's happening today might not come off well compared to historically scummy times. ISU Political Scientist Nancy Lind is the co-author of the new book Corruption: Accountability and Discretion. looking at how corruption impacts the public and policy makers. Laura Kennedy talks with her and co-author Cara Rabe-Hemp. Hear from those in favor and those against a welcoming cities ordinance, speaking at the Bloomington City Council meeting. The

The dark underbelly of corruption is exposed in a new book from two Illinois State University professors.

Sherri served food for nearly three decades. Now, she's on the receiving end.

Illinois State and other colleges and universities appear to have dodged an unfavorable measure that has now been removed from the GOP tax plan.

Nearly 300 people—mostly supporters—turned out to a Bloomington City Council meeting Monday dealing with a proposed Welcoming City ordinance.

The issue of same sex marriage has torn apartment one of Bloomington's most prominent Protestant congregations. GLT's Judy Valente reports on why more than a hundred members have left St. John's Lutheran Church, and the lessons it holds for other Protestant denominations. Hear from two members of the newly seated Bloomington Public Safety and Community Relations Board. It’s an effort to keep Bloomington from becoming the next Ferguson, Missouri. Ryan Denham has the interview. And it’s a check in

The bid for the artificial turf at the Bloomington High School field has come in about $100,000 under the estimate.

The basics cost a lot, especially when you don’t have money. Robert Bosquez and Ryan Heeren with the WBRP's Tool Library talk the Bed Blitz program, providing beds to children who don’t have one. Hear about a big effort to makes sure every bed gets a quilt. You’ll hear the music of Magpie Salute, birds of a feather, led by a founding member of the Black Crowes, making music together at the Castle Theater. And during an edition of grow, discover just the right amount of garden decorations to make

The annual Bed Blitz makes sure kids have a place to sleep by making their beds from scratch. But no bed is truly made until it's covered with something warm and comfy. That's where the quilters come in.

Black Crowes founding member Rich Robinson said his new band doesn't feel like the Black Crowes.