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McHistory: Housekeeper for the affluent and the tawdry
The way Black people were treated in Bloomington-Normal got a lot worse in the 20th century than in the years before, and that's saying something. Those conditions produced jarring juxtapositions in people’s lives, such as that of an intelligent churchgoing Black woman who worked for the family of State Farm royalty and in a brothel to make ends meet.
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After Vietnam, the Philippines could be next to ban 'Barbie.' Here's why
Philippine film regulators are reviewing Barbie after a senator said it depicts a map that China uses to lay claim to nearly all of the South China Sea. Warner Bros. says it's just a "doodle."
Candidate Questionnaire: Jen McMillin
These responses were submitted by Democrat Jen McMillin, who faces Republican Dan Caulkins. The questionnaire was prepared by GLT in partnership with the…
LaHood Defeats Petrilli To Earn 3rd Term in Congress
Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood easily won a third term in the 18th Congressional District, defeating Democrat George Petrilli.With 95% of the vote in…
More Area Nurses Off Duty As COVID-19 Cases Tick Up
The growing number of positive COVID-19 cases is making it harder to staff nursing units in central Illinois.Jennifer Hopwood, chief nursing officer at…
Community Supported Ag Helps Area Farmer Weather 'Worst Year Ever'
A Woodford County farmer who is the subject of a documentary called “Seasons of Change on Henry’s Farm” says biodiversity and adaptability have been the…
New Springfield Budget To Cut Fire Dept. Spending, Add Money For Paid Parental Leave
The Springfield City Council Tuesday night approved a $130 million budget for the fiscal year that starts next week. To achieve a balanced budget,...
Adults complained about a teen theater production and the show's creators stepped in
High school theater teachers fear their stages will be the next battleground in the culture war. Plays have been canceled or removed when local officials claim the content is inappropriate.
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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 5/18/23
On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.
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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Wednesday 5/17/23
On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.
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