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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.

On today's episode, a man from Normal explains how he learned that he was a victim of fertility fraud.

Interest rates are up significantly, and as homebuilders look at the approaching spring construction season, they will be faced with choices on how to finance construction and how long they think they'll have to wait before they can sell a new housing unit.Normal City Manager Pam Reece says the rate increases have slowed the construction market. But in this interview with Charlie Schlenker, Reece says the hikes have not stopped construction plans. Listen to the full interview above.

On today's episode, lawyers in McLean County detail plans to handle the end of cash bail, a Bloomington group advocates for more infill development, plus two health agencies in McLean County receive a federal grant to fill gaps in mental health care.

On today's episode, State Farm ends matching charitable donations for retirees, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins discusses gun control, plus WGLT offers another feature of More Of That, Please.

On today's episode, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, the Bloomington Post Office ramps up for holiday deliveries, Datebook previews the Illinois Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops in the Heartland, plus Peoria musician Jared Grabb discusses how how his music writing changed during pandemic lockdowns.

On today's episode, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series explores birthing options in Bloomington-Normal, Dan Brady discusses his future after a career in elected office, plus the Illinois National Guard hires a new officer to prevent violence and other destructive behavior within its ranks.

On today's episode, the Sugar Grove Nature Center cuts staff and hours as part of a major reorganization; Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses train traffic snarls in Uptown, economic incentives and the possible elimination of the town's vehicle use tax; Bloomington-Normal sees increased demand for adult literacy services, plus ISU alum J. Ivy helps create - and is nominated in - a new Grammy category.

On today's episode, the first in a two-part series on traffic safety in Bloomington-Normal, a Bloomington pediatrician discusses new guideline to combat child obesity, plus there's a new collection of writings from Black Americans about Abraham Lincoln.

On today's episode, the second part of WGLT's series on traffic safety in Bloomington-Normal, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses the town council's thoughts on adding more cannabis retail stories, plus an Illinois Wesleyan alum enters politics because of the pandemic and quickly rises to lieutenant governor in Wisconsin.