McHistory
Podcast
McHistory goes back in time to explore big moments and small stories from McLean County history. McHistory episodes can be heard periodically on WGLT's Sound Ideas. The series is produced in partnership with the McLean County Museum of History.
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A 19th century Bloomington doctor was a respected physician who was accused of stealing corpses. -
In 1913, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was founded in Bloomington to stop the defamation of Jewish people by appealing to minds, morals, and the law. Sigmund Livingston served as its first director.
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McHistory is a co-production of WGLT and the McLean County Museum of History.
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McHistory is a co-production of WGLT and the McLean County Museum of History.
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This week's episode of McHistory recounts Eleanor Roosevelt's visit to Bloomington-Normal in 1937.
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In this episode of McHistory, a look at the McLean County Poor Farm, where living conditions were often inhumane.
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The National Liver and Kidney Cure was said to be made from vegetables and herbs—and may have had some alcohol in it for an extra kick. It was made right here in Normal.
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On this month's episode of McHistory, you'll meet Florence Mae Risser Funk of Bloomington, who played a key role in getting women the right to…
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The McLean County Basketball Tournament is one of the longest running basketball tournaments in the state of Illinois.During this episode of McHistory,…
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Here is a profile of a man who drove vice presidents and governors, wealthy landowners, visiting artists, and the prominent of Bloomington-Normal all…
