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On today's episode, Eric Stock reports on how Bloomington library leaders got to the magic number to win city council approval for expansion. Plus, an interview with Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe on the federal infrastructure bill. Plus, Ariele Jones previews The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on the Rivian IPO, including analysis from an Illinois State University finance professor. Plus, Sarah Nardi reports on how local parents are making decisions on COVID vaccinations. And Jon Norton previews Thomas Ian Nicholas' upcoming show in Bloomington.

On today's episode, Eric Stock talks to a national library leader about the future of libraries -- and where Bloomington's expansion plans fit in. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health looks at the prospects of "forever COVID" and what that means for health care systems. And we'll recap a major climate change summit in central Illinois.

It has been a long time since the Illinois Secretary of State's race was an opportunity, but incumbent Jesse White is calling it a day. Bloomington State Representative Dan Brady says he'll try for the office that oversees driver's licenses. 'Go eat a bug' is more than a playground taunt. In many parts of the world it's good advice. A central Illinois author has a new book about edible insects. Hear about Heartland Theater's latest production, “Human Terrain. And it's the season for charitable donations. Not for profits want to make them stretch.

If manners make the man, suits certainly signal success. Hear from the Jule Foundation, a group that offers upscale clothing to young Black men to help them overcome stigma and enter the business world. Supply Chain issues have forced the Illinois State University dining service back to basics in some cases. ISU Executive Chef Matt Horton says it's amazing what you can cook with five basic ingredients. And you can go beyond sports and into the heart of a champion power lifter in central Illinois. She fell in love with it in junior high.

On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis talks to Sarah Nardi about his vote on the infrastructure bill. Charlie Schlenker talks to Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington about a push to hire more women. And Jon Norton previews a country singer-songwriter's show Thursday night in downtown Bloomington.

On today's episode, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason talks about the vaccination rate among city employees. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health focuses on sharing family medical histories during holiday gatherings. And hear the music of Tara Dente ahead of her local show on Saturday.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. Plus, a look at staff churn in McLean County law enforcement agencies. And what the Advent season has in common with drag.

The McLean County Nursing Home has lost $3.5 million in three years in spite of efforts to narrow the gap and has had three directors in that time. Yet, the new head of the nursing home is optimistic things can turn around. A prominent lawyer involved in high profile race and police cases is now part of the effort by the family of ISU graduate students Jelani Day to find out what happened to him. And the Economic Development Council thinks the BN Advantage marketing campaign needs a reboot. Hear how to choose which of the many faces of Bloomington Normal will emerge as THE brand.

The culture wars may never end, though the rolling boil right now might occasionally reduce to a simmer. A central Illinois historian says the takeaway is that the fights over masks and what is taught in schools hide real class divisions that are getting worse. McLean County is looking at endless COVID even as the winter numbers spike. The health department says Bloomington Normal should get used to testing and tracing long term. And the Mayor of Normal stops by to talk about pandemic relief money and the surge in COVID cases.