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In some parts of the country, it wouldn't be summer without that fried dough treat, funnel cake. And for one man, who's known in some circles as the Funnel Cake King, they've helped make the American Dream come true. Frank Wilmer, a.k.a. Apple Frankie, talks with NPR's Vikki Valentine about his career in the funnel cake business.

On today's episode, the McLean County Board's new vice-chair outlines her goals following a power-sharing agreement, a new college program helps prepare students for Illinois' cannabis industry, plus Illinois State football legend Boomer Grigsby gets into the College Football Hall of Fame.

On today's episode of Sound Ideas, you'll hear about Heartland Community College's first electric vehicle training program. A leading cybersecurity expert in Illinois talks about what resources will be necessary to protect the country's information infrastructure. Plus, a new installment of Beyond Sports.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 2. WGLT correspondent Tim Alexander checks in with Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer. Plus, organizers of two Bloomington-Normal music events that had hoped to host American Idol finalist Leah Marlene this summer are changing their plans.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the McLean County Republican Party continuing to promote false claims about election integrity, and how its local candidates are responding. And Sarah Nardi talks to state Sen. Jason Barickman about what he's watching for in the primary election.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the long and winding road to Unit 5's current financial situation, starting with a history lesson of past referenda in McLean County's largest school district. Then, a look at misperceptions in the community about Unit 5's budget crunch.

On today's episode, the CEO of Marcfirst talks about their move to a new larger space in northeast Normal. Plus, Jon Norton talks to WGLT Summer Concert performer Lilli Lewis. And a Bloomington attorney is honoring his grandmother's legacy by offering a scholarship for students pursuing a career in education.

On today's episode, long overdue fines spark calls to change parking in downtown Bloomington, an analysis of what Governor JB Pritzker and Republican Illinois Senator and challenger Darren Bailey have done in office, and a look at sharply rising property tax assessments in Bloomington-Normal.

Homebuilder Tom Armstrong says Rivian has made a big difference in business. Rivian hiring hundreds makes it a great realty market for sellers, but not so…

State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington isn't celebrating too much over the on-time delivery of a state budget this year. State lawmakers are still…