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Housing and food insecurity issues are already a struggle for immigrants, and the COVID-19 pandemic financially devastated many by limiting their work opportunities.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an NPR reporter in Atlanta who's been covering Rivian's expansion in Georgia. Plus, Bloomington's mayor weighs in on the police department's push for license-plate reading cameras. And the Normal Public Library sheds light on the first U.S. town established by a Black person.

On today's episode, Lyndsay Jones talks with an executive from Flock Safety and license plate reading cameras like the ones that Bloomington Police want to buy. Plus, new episodes of the series McHistory and Datebook.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an Illinois State University alum who's now a veteran political reporter for The New York Times, and from an ISU professor who's finding new ways to talk about misinformation and media. Plus, Charlie Schlenker reports on a Bloomington City Council member's push for a special commission on gun violence. And a new episode of Datebook from Lauren Warnecke.

Sister Cities communities across the world are canceling relationships with Russian counterparts but not Bloomington Normal. An Illinois State University Political Scientist says the Russian invasion of Ukraine sends a worrying message to other potential aggressor nations. And a new look at the charges against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Bloomington-Normal native Brandon Bayles has a musical alter ego he says is not much like him. Hear the music of Brandon Cattle with the Branding Irons and a new album “I Love Living in the Country.” And boy who brought a gun to Bloomington High School late last year is now charged as an adult. Plus exchange students talk with their counterparts in Russia as the Ukraine invasion continues.

On today's episode, our weeklong series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal begins. You'll hear about the economic forces that have brought Indians to Bloomington-Normal in waves, and about the communities that have formed as a result. Plus, you'll hear about the unique challenges facing first-generation Indian parents in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, WGLT's series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues with a look at four remarkable young community servants. You'll also hear from the owners of two Indian restaurants -- and a sports bar -- in Bloomington. And you'll hear the first in a series of award-winning MLK essays from the City of Bloomington's recent contest.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. Also, an exit interview with retiring Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner. And a Growmark agronomist shares what central Illinois farmers are up to with planting season just weeks away.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear about the potential health and sleep impact of permanent Daylight Saving Time, from a Carle Health pediatrician. Plus, Charlie Schlenker reports on former Afghan soldiers who evacuated and are starting a new life in Bloomington-Normal. And Lauren Warnecke brings you the story of artist Tom Kirk and his big, very public art.