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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WGLT news director Eric Stock talks to Sound Ideas host Jon Norton about which races the Newsroom is watching most closely as election season comes to a close. -
On today's episode, you'll hear about a dispute over funding for the Extension program, unfolding on the McLean County Board. Plus, you'll hear the music of Peoria's Emily the Band. And a new episode of Datebook previews an Illinois Symphony Orchestra show this weekend in Normal.
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Longtime Central Illinois musician and bandleader Marc Boon said his marriage that brought kids into his orbit for the first time melted the selfishness away. -
New music is the lifeblood of Highway 309. Here's a Spotify playlist of some of the new songs you're hearing when you travel this eclectic highway. -
On today's episode, you'll hear an audio montage of Jelani Day's celebration of life at ISU, District 87's plans to help students who have been struggling emotionally during two years of COVID chaos, and experts' priorities to improve health in McLean County.
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On today's episode, you'll hear a recap of a legislative roundtable that drew Gov. JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey, Tammy Duckworth, and Kathy Salvi to rural Lexington. Charlie Schlenker and Joe Deacon report. Plus, a look at the economic rebirth of Lexington.
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On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. Plus, Eric Stock checks in with Illinois' legislative inspector general six months on the job. And a new episode of Sound Health visits the Bloomington Fire Department.
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On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Illinois State University President Terri Goss Kinzy as a new school year begins. Plus, the Illinois attorney general's office talks about a new settlement related to lost wages and contractors at the Rivian plant. And you'll learn about the Diverse Corn Belt farm research project.
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On today's episode, you'll hear in-depth interviews with the candidates running for the 46th State Senate Districts. They are Democrat Dave Koehler of Peoria and Republican Desi Anderson of Carlock.
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On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. Plus, Jon Norton previews this weekend's Mississippi Heat performance in downtown Bloomington. And Datebook stops by an exhibit on view at the McLean County Arts Center.
