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On today's episode, Edith Brady-Lunny continues her conversation with two prosecutors who worked the Rica Rountree abuse and murder case, about what we can learn from her death. And Jon Norton talks about Leah Marlene's amazing run on "American Idol."

On today's episode, we'll unpack Rivian's recent testimony to Congress on how to build out the EV battery supply chain. Plus, a new episode of our food and farming series Food Trek. And Ariele Jones previews this week's Midwest Madness Music Festival.

What's the secret to long-lasting love? WGLT's Ariele Jones visits some love experts for Valentine's Day.

Illinois could be on the cusp of making a local food system work. But the task is really complex. Our series Food Trek shows it's not just more farmers. It's nutrients, crop variety, soil conservation, and on and on and on. Even as mask mandates ease in many places in Illinois, they're still there for schools...As you might expect though, that's really divisive. And from Omicron to worker shortages, every time Bloomington Normal hotel operators think they have turned the corner, something else happens.

The School Street Food pantry opened to ease food insecurity among Illinois State University Students. A lot of other challenges have cropped up on the way. Needs grew and the reasons they need help have shifted. Hear an update on that effort to feed the community. And the 2020 election may be over but the hyper-partisan politics that defined it are not. Political scientist John Sides says as long as Donald Trump is around the Republican Party will continue as is. Plus, find out about the best in ISU student research. And Life Sucks, but in a good way.

The CEO of Bloomington based Chestnut Health Systems says Governor JB Pritzker's proposed boost for mental health funding would come at a critical time. Dave Sharrar says there are 10 thousand job vacancies in community mental health in Illinois. The money would help. And State Farm is advertising during the Superbowl this weekend, but on Tik Tok rather than the game itself....Unpacking State Farm strategy to get the younger demographic. Plus, the Mayor of Normal drops by.

On today's episode, Eric Stock recaps the firing of ISU men's basketball coach Dan Muller and why he's staying with the team through the end of the season. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health features a Bloomington pediatrician talking about COVID vaccines for the youngest children. And Ariele Jones talks to some love experts for Valentine's Day.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the medical director of Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a preview of the Easterseals Community Rally happening this spring. And the music of Bloomington-Normal's Unemployed Architects.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an Illinois State University grad student from Ukraine who is watching events unfold back home. Plus, two ISU communication professors show you ways to boost your immunity against misinformation related to the Ukraine invasion. And an interview with Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent.

On today's episode, Emmy-winning journalist Jemele Hill visits Illinois State University. We ask her about President Biden's Supreme Court nomination and the NFL hiring lawsuit. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. And Ariele Jones has a preview of two new art exhibitions at Illinois Wesleyan University.