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This story from Mollie Huisman was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.

This story from Kim Tingley was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.

This story from Laura DiMascio was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.

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.

On today's episode, Illinois Shakespeare Festival artistic director John Stark retires after 32 years with the Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance, a history lesson explores Bloomington-Normal's past and present in beer making, plus singer/songwriter and Pontiac native TyJon Charlie is among the performers scheduled during free summer concerts that return to Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, Bloomington deputy city manager Billy Tyus discusses concerns over wages for a proposed housing development, a McLean County group tries to include more fathers in programs that serve children and families, plus a profile of McLean County History Makers Charles and Willie Halbert.

On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal is about to send its first student to its Japanese sister city since the pandemic, while its sister cities program with Russia remains on hold because of the war in Ukraine, a state capitol reporter recaps the major developments from the just-closed legislative session, plus the latest winner of Bloomington's Black History essay contest.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Illinois State University's chief auditor about what to expect from the "full financial audit" underway in ISU Athletics. Plus, a new installment of our Beyond Sports series focuses on a Bloomington athlete's trip through the NCAA transfer portal. Plus, the first of a two-part series focused on the video gaming scene in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, you'll hear from new Illinois State University interim athletics director Jeri Beggs during his first week on the job. Plus, part two of our series about Bloomington-Normal's video game scene. Plus, the new CEO of Bloomington-based Heartland Bank and Trust shares his unique view of the economy.

On today's episode, McLean County administrator Cassy Taylor discusses carbon capture technology, pay raises, the county's mental health plans and bipartisanship; the latest edition of Sound Health and the call for more organ donation; plus a philosopher who coined the term 'himpathy' comes to ISU with a lecture on mansplaining and gaslighting.