Sarah Nardi

State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington discusses the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade as well as renewed calls for an assault weapons ban. A sharp increase in DUI arrests has some in law enforcement wondering if the pandemic is to blame. And a convention for door knob collectors proves there's something out there for everyone.

A Bloomington man is honoring his wife's memory with the Ride to End Alzheimer's. The town of Normal has cleared the way for 80 new homes amidst a housing shortage. And go inside Caterpillar's Sound Lab.

David Myers wife Cheryl was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 47. Following her death, Myers has dedicated himself to raising awareness for the disease.

With gas prices soaring, the Illinois Office of Tourism has some ideas for summer vacations that don't require much travel. Efforts are underway to brand central Illinois as an "innovation corridor" to appeal to new businesses. An ISU standout is on his way to the big leagues in baseball. And Illinois is handing out recreational cannabis licenses but not everyone is eligible.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending babies be breastfed until age 2 - a hard ask for many American mothers.

Bloomington-Normal moms react to new breastfeeding recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that children be breastfed until age 2. But some mothers worry that's unrealistic. A new cover crop could change the way farmers address conservation. And JB Pritzker was in Florida over the weekend, prompting speculation he's eyeing a run for the White House in 2024.

On today's episode, you'll hear the debut episode of our new music series WGLT's My Playlist. Plus, the WGLT Psych Geeks are back in studio to talk about "Thor: Love and Thunder." And learn about the new "In Living Color" exhibition at University Galleries in Normal.

After 13 years, Jay Tetzloff is leaving Miller Park Zoo for a job in Des Moines, Iowa.

On today's episode, you'll hear Lyndsay Jones' report on a proposal to change how Normal Town Council members are elected. Plus, Eric Stock catches you up on the latest developments in Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi's legal problems. And a farewell interview with Miller Park Zoo director Jay Tetzloff.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a consumer advocate about the release of new auto premium data and what it means for a broader discussion about regulating the insurance industry in Illinois. A McLean County stargazer reacts to stunning first images from the Webb Space Telescope. Plus, a report from a Field Day at the ISU Farm, focused on the watershed at twin lakes north of Bloomington-Normal.