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On today's episode, four Unit Five school board candidates propose an e-learning curriculum to help plug a budget deficit, Illinois prisoners go back to school to help them when they get out, plus a Black History Month profile on a three-generation family of business owners.

On today's episode, meet the man known as the Local Tarzan, Bloomington native Matthew Curry returns to his hometown for a concert, plus it's never to late to graduate (even if you are 90 years old).

On today's episode, new McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane outlines his priorities and one of McLean County's new state representatives, Republican Bill Hauter explains how he sees his role with the Illinois legislature's superminority.

On today's episode, latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, the town of Normal discusses long-term budget priorities and two ex-ESPN broadcasters discuss the changing sports media landscape in a symposium at Bradley University.

On today's episode, Bloomington mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses economic development and the failed Unit 5 referendum, an ISU nutritionist offers health and budget tips for Thanksgiving dinner, researchers in Peoria work to develop a healthier alternative to butter, plus a Bloomington grade school continues its Thanksgiving tradition.

On today's episode, a realtor assesses the Bloomington-Normal housing market as home prices keep rising, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses downtown arena renovations, plus a criminologist says the end of cash bail in Illinois won't lead to major changes in the jail population.

On today's episode, McLean County judges prepare for the end of cash bail, State Rep. Dan Brady joins Alexi Giannoulias' transition team after his failed bid for Illinois Secretary of State, plus the Minority Business Development Center opens in Bloomington.

On today's episode, Central Illinois Regional Airport director Carol Olson discusses service cuts at many regional airports, a woman overcame a childhood of poverty and homelessness wants to help others who are struggling, plus a national nonprofit based in Lexington seeks help to provide disaster relief.

On today's episode, environmental advocates push for passage of the Restoring America's Wildlife Act, the West Bloomington Revitalization Project overcomes several years of hardship and uncertainty, plus a scrap metal sculptor from Lexington explains his work and why he does it.

On today's episode, an Illinois State University economist analyzes the job picture and talk of a pending recession, the town of Normal projects a 20% budget increase, plus ISU researchers share how a new tracking device could reduce workplace injuries but also pose ethical concerns.