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(16:22) Scouts BSA Troop 9903 in Bloomington is all girls. Eric Stock reports on the first scout troop of girls in the twin cities. (28:53) Plus, Ryan Denham reports on how the Unit 5 school district is broadening its approach to kids’ futures. Schools now have their first college and career counselors on staff. (1:25) The President and CEO of the center for automotive research talks about how to plan for self driving cars taking over the world. (41:02) And the Illinois Politics Roundtable

(1:25) GLT's Mary Cullen talks with the executive director of the McLean County Museum of History about a new digitization effort of old Pantagraph photos. (27:00) Eric Stock catches up with Illinois State University alum Katy Winge, a former Redbird basketball standout, who has risen through the ranks of broadcasting to become TV analyst for the Denver Nuggets. (41:00) And Jon Norton previews The Dollyrots' upcoming show at Nightshop in downtown Bloomington. People like you value experienced,

As your kids grow up, so do the questions they ask; about death, race, and other thorny topics. GLT's Ryan Denham gets some advice from local early childhood expert Katie Stelle-Mardis about how to answer the most difficult questions that kids can ask. Plus, State Senator Jason Barickman voices concerns about the Governor's graduated income tax proposal. Mary Cullen reports on the Unit Five School Board candidate positions on a potential tax referendum. And Mike McCurdy and Patrick Murphy give

(1:20) Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner recaps Monday's meeting, including a crime stats update from Police Chief Clay Wheeler. (15:00) GLT Student Reporter Darnysha Mitchell talks to the owner of a new food hall that's coming to Uptown Normal next year. And (36:25) GLT's Eric Stock has an exit interview with the retiring executive director of the Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation. People like you value experienced, knowledgeable and award-winning journalism that covers meaningful stories in

(1:25) GLT's Eric Stock talks with the incoming president of the Illinois State Medical Society (a Bloomington doctor) about the healthcare-for-all proposals floating around the 2020 presidential election. (14:55) Charlie Schlenker interviews Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel about the difficult fiscal policy choices facing the Normal-based school district. (42:25) And Laura Kennedy previews the Community Players Theatre production of the film-to-stage adaptation "The Wedding Singer." People

A special on-location broadcast of a forum with the candidates for Normal Town Council. Eight candidates are vying for three positions. They talk about the issues that matter most to the town. T he Normal Council Candidates Forum is co-sponsored by GLT, The Pantagraph, and the McLean County League of Women Voters.

(1:22) GLT's Mary Cullen talks to members of a Multicultural Leadership Program team tasked with promoting a running club that empowers women. (9:12) Charlie Schlenker talks to Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel. (29:15) And Jon Norton previews upcoming shows at Nightshop (Daniel Watkins) and the Peoria Civic Center (Kansas). People like you value experienced, knowledgeable and award-winning journalism that covers meaningful stories in Bloomington-Normal. To support more stories and interviews

(1:24) How about this for overcoming adversity. Volleyball standout Ashley Green had her leg amputated below the knee, yet buckled down and has found a way to still play her sport. Eric Stock reports sitting volleyball is actually tougher than the non adapted sport. (16:27) ISU President Larry Dietz is asking the County Clerk to collaborate for better election service at the Bone Student Center. (29:46) Plus, Jon Norton has the music of Anthony Gomes and another dive as well...into the art of

(19:57) Governor JB Pritzker is proposing 1.3 million dollars more in state funding for ISU. University President Larry Dietz is cautiously upbeat about that. Dietz says having a budget might also be improving student applications. (1:25) Plus, GLT's Ryan Denham talks with Congressman Rodney Davis about how he reluctantly came on board President Trump's declaration of emergency at the southern border. (40:07) Arts Correspondent Laura Kennedy has a poetry reading and discussion from Tim Hunt

(1:25) Three years in, the City of Bloomington has to decide whether to keep -- or fire -- its arena management company, VenuWorks. GLT's Ryan Denham talks to arena management expert Brad Mayne and others about the future of city-owned Grossinger Motors Arena. (12:34) Plus, GLT News takes a look at caseloads in the McLean County Public Defender's and State's Attorneys offices. They're heavy, but within acceptable standards. (45:15) And the Illinois Politics Roundtable assesses the chaotic