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  • On today's episode, you'll hear from a University High School students who is collecting materials for a time capsule that will capture this pandemic era. Also, a look at the dynamics of the Bloomington-Normal housing market. And an update on how immigrants are recovering from the pandemic, with help from the Immigration Project's Welcoming Center.
  • 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.
  • On today's episode, economic developers and consultants discuss the need for more diverse housing in Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington Deputy City Manager Billy Tyus outlines city council priorities and budget planning, plus Community Players Theater celebrates its first 100 years and previews the upcoming season.
  • WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 30. A political scientist and former mayor of Bloomington says big money will likely be poured into the 91st House District Race. Plus, WBEZ politics reporter Dave McKinney sat down with Mary Dixon for a breakdown of the governor's race and a preview for the general election.
  • On today's episode, McLean County's assessor explains how higher demand for housing could impact your tax bill, retiring ISU softball coach Melinda Fischer reflects on her 50-plus years in college sports, Heartland Theatre brings a Tennessee Williams production to town and a weather expert explains how "corn sweat" impacts Illinois humidity.
  • On today's episode, a look at how little campaigning has been done on the Unit 5 tax referendum, Bloomington mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses the city's approach to the housing shortage, and McLean County new mental health leader discusses the county's new mental health action plan.
  • Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters.
  • A bill to lessen penalties for possessing and selling small amounts of drugs, including heroin and cocaine, narrowly passed out of the state House of…
  • WGLT tries to avoid reporting on crime as a simple matter of an event happening in the community. WGLT should go beyond the simple facts and offer context that holds up a mirror to our society.
  • In this edition of Animal House, Laura Kennedy highlights the reasons why puppies and kittens aren't always the way to go when adopting a furry pal.
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