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Judge Jeffrey Ford says drug, mental health, and other problem solving courts can have great results, but they don't work all the time. Judge Ford talks with Ryan Denham about when NOT to place offenders in a problem solving court. Plus, A teacher and local food producer lost his home in a fire and is thanking people for the overwhelming public support. GLT's Eric Stock talks with Brad Dearing. A climate change policy expert visiting the twin cities tells Mary Cullen about the economic hit

Chris Peacock of Lexington grew up as part of a classic American football family. Now, she's not letting any of her four kids play the game. Chris Peacock is not alone. Eric Stock reports on the cloudy future of football. Plus,the state budget crisis slashed non profit agencies to the bone and the ones that are left still have not recovered. Ryan Denham reports they're trying to find their way into new collaborations to keep their missions alive. Jon Norton brings you the music of Bret Conlin.

State Rep. Keith Sommer meets his Democratic challenger Jill Blair for a debate hosted by GLT and the League of Women Voters of McLean County, held at Illinois State University's Alumni Center. Sommer represents the 88th House District, which includes parts of Bloomington, Morton, and Washington.

McLean County Administrator Bill Wasson talks to GLT's Eric Stock about social media use by county employees. GLT Correspondent Bryan Bloodworth introduces you to a man who's run 50 marathons in 50 states, including last week in Illinois. And Jon Norton previews two shows this week at the Castle Theatre -- Edward David Anderson and the Dead South.

Jeff Fritzen has spent 32 years on the Normal Town Council and he's sharing advice on how to lead now that he's ending his service. Plus, the head of the national immigrant justice center is in town. Mary Meg McCarthy says the nation is about a year away from significant economic impacts from the squeeze the Trump administration is putting on immigrants. And Mary Cullen reports on Run Hide Fight; how to choose what to do in an active shooter situation.

The self taught printer and type designer Frederick Goudy grew up in Bloomington in the late 1800s. Graphic designer Rex Parker says Goudy is as relevant today as ever he was. Mike McCurdy has more about the titan of type, whose fonts are still widely used today. Plus, District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly talks with Eric Stock about just how bad the teacher shortage might get. And Mary Cullen interviews Ruth Greenwood. Greenwood is an attorney and senior legal counsel for the Campaign Legal

Democratic Congressional Candidate Betsy Dirksen Londrigan says the tone of trade negotiations with other countries has been unhelpful. Londrigan also tells GLT's Mary Cullen she'll wait and see about new trade agreements with Canada and Mexico that analysts say look a lot like the old ones.

Incumbent state Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, meets Democratic challenger Ben Webb at a GLT-League of Women Voters debate at University Galleries in Uptown Normal. It's moderated by GLT's Charlie Schlenker.

Tom Neal of Hudson is more than a musician, he makes musical instruments. Taking blocks of wood and making beauty, Ryan Denham reports. Plus, Illinois candidates for Governor JB Pritzker and Bruce Rauner met recently in a hostile train wreck of a debate in which mutual dislike emerged more than policy. State Senator Jason Barickman considers that dynamic. And Rivian Automotive CEO RJ Scaringe updated the community on plans for the plant in Normal and for his fledgling tech company. Ryan Denham

Famed Bloomington Artist Harold Gregor has passed away. Laura Kennedy has an appreciation. Plus, big tent mainline Christian denominations are having a tough time right now navigating the nation's fractured political and social landscape. United Methodist Bishop Sally Dyck of northern Illinois has more on her church's efforts to do that. And Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner stops by.