Jon Norton
Program DirectorContact Jon at jon@wglt.org.
Born and raised in Northern Minnesota, Jon Norton has adapted well to what he considers the warm climate of Central Illinois.
He has been a Central Illinois native since 1984. In that time, he has played in the old Corn Valley Baseball League (for Wapella and Bloomington), coached 7-10 year-old American Junior Baseball teams, and had a blast covering the Central Illinois music scene for WGLT and WCBU.
Norton is an ardent ISU men’s and women’s basketball fan and treasures his time at home with his wife.
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Folk-rocker (and WGLT Summer Concert headliner) Lilli Lewis writes about the homeless people and others she describes as "invisible" on her new album "Americana." She said these are the folks who helped picked her up when she was nearly homeless after running away from home. -
Americana singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton once defined professional success as selling out concert venues. That definition changed when success grew into something different and far richer than she had imagined. -
Bloomington folk-rocker Chicago Farmer speaks with WGLT's Jon Norton about his new EP "Fore!", his hero John Prine, and how he's thrilled to be back on tour. -
Jon Norton and Sarah Nardi revisit past conversations with Normal native Leah Marlene, who is now in the Final 10 to be the next "American Idol." -
On today's episode, you'll hear from state Sen. Jason Barickman about the wrap-up of the spring legislative session. Plus, the Humane Society of Central Illinois talks about its 3-week series of fundraising events. And a preview of an Illinois Symphony Orchestra show at the BCPA. -
On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on eviction trends in McLean County two years into the pandemic. Plus, Jon Norton reports on an audio and video collective that's become a key part of the Bloomington-Normal music scene. And a new theatrical production will tell the story of one of Illinois' most powerful politicians.
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Storm Angone believes the local artistic collective Nap House Studios has become an essential part of the Bloomington-Normal music scene. -
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from the McLean County Health Department about the current state of COVID here. Plus, you’ll hear a new installment of Life’s Work, featuring a pizzeria owner. And a new episode of Food Trek.
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On today's episode, you'll hear from Normal's new police chief. Plus, legendary ISU basketball coach Jill Hutchison reflects on the legacy of Title IX on college sports. And you'll get an introduction to ecological psychology from an ISU tour guide.
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On today's episode, you'll hear from an executive at Bloomington-based Heritage Enterprises about how legislative reforms could impact the nursing home industry. Plus, a conservationist comes to ISU for a Thursday lecture. And a look at this year's soybean crop.
