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NPR Illinois news director Sean Crawford hosts an Illinois Issues forum in Carbondale, focused on the November election. The event is supported by AARP Illinois.

Get your first look at a new study from the League of Women Voters of McLean County about how local prosecutors make decisions. GLT's Eric Stock talks to McLean County Board chairman John McIntyre about the county's next budget and more. GLT's Culture Maven talks to Laura Kennedy about recent Hollywood casting controversies regarding gay and trans roles. And Jon Norton celebrates the last hurrah for local band Flaccid ahead of their farewell show.

The six candidates vying for three McLean County Board seats appear at a GLT Candidate Forum, moderated by Charlie Schlenker. The forum was co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of McLean County.

ISU Theater Professor Connie DeVeer has a new book to coach stressed out actors. GLT's Laura Kennedy has more with DeVeer. Plus, Mary Cullen reports on how to stay alive in an active shooter situation. ISU president Larry Dietz gives an update on the university's 150 million dollar fundraising campaign. And Bloomington Alderman Scott Black joins us to talk about eminent domain, raising revenue to fund downtown improvements, and a new way for issues to come before the council.

Green Top Grocery is reporting to its owners about progress toward financial stability, though much remains to be done for the co op to remain in business. Mary Cullen talks with Green Top Board President Michael Gorman. Larry Carius tells us about three new places to eat as we hear about the Bloomington Normal Restaurant Scene. Eric Stock reports on Food Waste and how to reduce it. And find out from Ryan Denham about young farmers and the impact they hope to make on the local food scene.

Wrongfully convicted man Alan Beaman says he's trying to sue the Town of Normal and former police officers because he wants to have faith in police. Beaman's appeal of his suit for damages is before the State Supreme Court. Plus, State Senator Jason Barickman tells Ryan Denham why he thinks it's reasonable to ask for details on a Democratic Party graduated income tax proposal, even though that is not yet legislation. A stump speech from Illinois Attorney General Candidate Erika Harold. And Laura

GLT looks back at the year since prosecutors filed criminal charges against former managers of the coliseum in Bloomington. The FDA wants measures to prevent kids from becoming addicted to nicotine through vaping. Colleen Reynolds looks at the problem in the twin cities. Illinois Attorney General candidate Kwame Raoul gives voters his case in GLT's effort to bring you stump speeches. And Bloomington native Jeni-B releases her folky debut album. Jon Norton reports.

Ryan Denham reports on the changing retail landscape that includes moves to smaller stores and shorter shopping experiences. Kohl's District Manager Kristin Lee says the layout of Bloomington’s Eastland Mall is just awful and not current. Plus, Jon Norton reports on a band that's a cross between Van Morrison and Johnny Cash. It's Matt Garrison and the Robber Barons. There's a new exhibit and a leadership structure change at the Children's Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal. And the Democratic

Unit 5 high school choral music teacher Ben Luginbuhl is an Illinois teacher of the year nominee. But, even he has role models, his own social studies teacher. GLT's Mary Cullen talks about teachers connecting with students. Plus, Heartland Theater puts on Stella And Lou...about a warm friendly place, where everybody knows your name, though it's not clear how much they know about you inside. Laura Kennedy reports. And the city of Bloomington takes steps toward more affordable housing for seniors

Recording studio owner Eric Nelson says he has been worried for years that cheap home recording technology would kill his business. But, he's busier than ever. Jon Norton reports on the thriving twin cities recording industry. Plus, everyone knows, zoning is important. But, GLT's Ryan Denham achieves the impossible in his report on the zoning overhaul in Bloomington. He makes it interesting. And teachers unions in the twin cities assess the impact of the Janus decision by the U.S. Supreme Court