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Barb Dallinger says she was considered the Mom of her Illinois State University dorm floor until someone found out she was gay. Other students assaulted her, tied her up, gagged her, and then locked her in her dorm room. Things are better, but Dallinger says discrimination still happens. Plus, there's a new not for profit in town dedicated to getting women ready for apprenticeship programs and jobs that give them a sustainable wage. Katie Seelinger has more. And Jon Norton has the music of

Art by adolescents and an exhibit curated by adolescents gives you unexpected depths. 17 year old Jordan Davis says he is surprised at the darkness in some of the children's works in the exhibit at the ISU galleries. Laura Kennedy has more. Plus Eric Stock reports on how municipalities use social media. We have the view from France; a 16 year old French High School student reflects on U.S. Culture and community. And Mary Cullen runs down the economic indicators in Bloomington Normal by the

The 1970s saw the dawn of the gay rights movement, even in Bloomington Normal. Dave Bentlin of the Prairie Pride Coalition says poet Allen Ginsburg even came to town. History comes out of the closet with GLT Reporter Mary Cullen. Plus, Correspondent Breanna Grow has a story of love at first sight, one sided love, at any rate. Persistence pays off in the end. This month is the 100th anniversary of Illinois women getting the right to vote. And Bloomington's Mayor stops by to talk sales taxes and

Police, fire, even city hall, hey are just like us when it comes to social media. They are looking for ways to get your attention. Bloomington Police officer John Fermon is putting his marketing degree from ISU to use as the department's public information officer. Plus, the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council has been focusing on several issues among teens in the twin cities. It's adding one, gun violence. Ryan Denham reports. And State Senator Jason Barickman tells us now that the budget is

A new medical journal report shows fatal falls have tripled for America's older population in recent years. Coroner Kathy Yoder talks to GLT's Mary Cullen about what she's seeing in McLean County. Plus, Bloomington Police Chief Clay Wheeler is ending his brief tenure at the head of the department. Brief, but really really eventful. He talks with Ryan Denham. Jon Norton brings you the music of Emily Hope as the Make Music Normal festival kicks off. And Laura Kennedy goes to the Illinois

You'll hear about why wages in McLean County aren't growing as fast as they are statewide or across the country. GLT's Eric Stock has an update on McLean County's specialty court for military veterans. District 87 adds its first Community School. And GLT Student Reporter Tiffani Jackson previews Saturday's Juneteenth event.

GLT's Charlie Schlenker chats with the Heartland Community College president and CFO about their latest budget and enrollment efforts. You'll hear about former Illinois Wesleyan basketball player Jack Sikma's latest run with the NBA champs. And Jon Norton previews the inaugural Black Dirt Music Festival in Downtown Bloomington.

Paul De Jong is perhaps the most accomplished Illinois State University baseball player to make it in the major leagues. He has advice for his former teammates. De Jong could have ISU company in the majors. Five Redbirds were drafted this spring. More with Eric Stock. Plus, Ecology Action Center Director Michael Brown joins us to talk about planning for a household hazardous waste collection event. And Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch has the skinny on Smart Trucks.

Behavioral Health Coordinating Council advisor Trisha Malott says McLean County needs to figure out who its frequent flyers are in mental health services. Mary Cullen interviews Trisha Malott about the new triage center and other service startups. Plus, Eric Stock talks with an NBA player from Bloomington Normal who is stumping for more medical devices in public places. And Ryan Denham gives us "More Of That Please."

The Courts reporter for the Bloomington Pantagraph Newspaper is retiring. Edit Brady Lunny is sounding an alarm at the decline of community based journalism across the nation. GLT's Ryan Denham talks with Edith Brady Lunny about the institutions needed to keep Democracy strong. Plus, Laura Kennedy deconstructs our ideas of painting and sculpture with locally sourced recycled items. She previews a new exhibit with artist Katie Bell. And Bloomington's Parks and Rec Director talks improvement