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On today's episode, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses the town's budget and other issues, Heyworth teacher Katie Bruemmer is a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year, plus Illinois' new Director of the Department of Natural Resources discusses how climate change impacts the agency's work.

Electric automaker Rivian has a big order to fill for Amazon. So when the assembly of one component began to create a chokepoint in the entire production process, the electric vehicle manufacturer with a plant in Normal outsourced the job to a not-for-profit called Peoria Production Solutions.

On today's episode, you'll hear from new groups that hope to influence public opinion on the Unit 5 referendum. Plus, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen talks about energy policy and a controversial project planned in his district. And you'll hear about issues in the trucking industry.

On today's episode, a Bloomington nonprofit fields calls for the new 988 suicide hotline, District 87 seeks a new building to expand early childhood education, a meteorologist provides a spring forecast for central Illinois farmers, plus the Illinois Arts Council Agency tours the state looking for feedback on how to fund local arts projects.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from the McLean County Health Department about the current state of COVID here. Plus, you’ll hear a new installment of Life’s Work, featuring a pizzeria owner. And a new episode of Food Trek.

Adam Elpayaa spent the pandemic mastering pizza. Now he runs Pizza Payaa, a New York-style pizzeria in Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll hear from state Sen. Jason Barickman about the wrap-up of the spring legislative session. Plus, the Humane Society of Central Illinois talks about its 3-week series of fundraising events. And a preview of an Illinois Symphony Orchestra show at the BCPA.

On today's episode, host Sarah Nardi talks to Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy about plans for Uptown Normal's Trail East and Trail West sites. Plus, Eric Stock talks to the McLean County sheriff about hiring and retention among his deputies. And Lyndsay Jones reports on how wastewater monitoring could aid COVID-19 response.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on eviction trends in McLean County two years into the pandemic. Plus, Jon Norton reports on an audio and video collective that's become a key part of the Bloomington-Normal music scene. And a new theatrical production will tell the story of one of Illinois' most powerful politicians.

On today's episode, host Sarah Nardi talks to Ryan Denham about his recent tour of the Rivian plant in Normal. We'll preview a new podcast on WBEZ that's looking into conditions at Pontiac prison. And a new episode of WGLT's series Sound Health.