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It's the first announced candidate for the Bloomington municipal elections in 2019. Community Organizer Jenn Carrillo says she's running for Bloomington Alderman in Ward 6. Hear the interview. Plus, GLT’s Grow, Jon Norton reports on a new jazz combo in the twin cities, “Chow 4 Piece,” and the Bloomington Normal Restaurant Scene has some developments.

The new Bloomington Budget includes no property tax increase again. But, Aldermen Diana Hauman says that might not be true next year. GLT spoke with three aldermen about the new budget. GLT's Ryan Denham reports. Find out what it takes to move from city to "smart city". The Chief Information Officer for Kansas City, speaking in Normal tomorrow, says most cities are already surprisingly close. And GLT's Charlie Schlenker talks about the city budget, the Welcoming City ordinance, and boat docks on

Hear the story of a young couple with troubled pasts stumbling into a fatal confrontation at a Bloomington trailer park. But was it murder? GLT and The Pantagraph partner to explore the death of Cullen Hedrick (HEAD-rick) and the controversial murder law used to charge his girlfriend. The Bloomington City Council has been weighing a Welcoming City ordinance for 16 months. Ward 6 Alderman Karen Schmidt talks with Charlie Schlenker about when and if the council will vote on a measure offering some

Town of Normal's new Cultural Arts Director Beth Whisman makes a case for investing in Arts programs and the Children's Discovery Museum. Whisman talks with GLT's Ryan Denham about the future of the children's museum and bringing together the pieces in Uptown Normal. It’s another edition of Ask an Expert. With the help of ISU experts, we debunk myths about vegetarianism and protein. And find out what two public radio reporters found out when they went digging into documents related Legionnaires’

Illinois State University Professor Chris Wellin says the way the nation cares for older people at home hurts women economically. Women have historically had the most responsibility in delivering such care and are forced to cut back on employment to stay at home. Wellin talks about a new book on Critical Gerontology. Plus, GLT's Ryan Denham reports on a lawsuit against Illinois State University filed by a person accused of sexual misconduct. And Jon Norton talks with Billy Strings.

GLT marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Laura Kennedy sends an audio postcard from an MLK multimedia presentation at the McLean County Museum of History. Mayor Tari Renner previews his MLK-themed open house this week. And GLT’s Judith Valente talks with an ISU professor about whether King’s vision of economic equality has ever been fully realized.

Hear from the Illinois State University professor who’s pushing for a required course on cultural diversity. GLT's Ryan Denham talks with Rocio Rivadeneyra who’s heading a committee proposing the new requirement. Loyola’s number one fan and top team expert calls Bloomington Normal home. GLT’s Jon Norton talks with John Thomas about the Ramblers’ amazing season. And Laura Kennedy previews the latest play from Heartland Theater, “The Ghost of Floyd Collins.”

Hear how a Trump administration roll back of consumer financial protections could harm people in central Illinois. GLT's Judy Valente talks with consumers and advocates like Don Carlson of Illinois People's Action. During an edition of GLT’s Datebook, get a preview of the Central Illinois Figure Skating Club’s spring show this coming weekend. And hear the story of how the lead singer of a Chicago area cover-band became the new lead singer of the band rock band Kansas. Jon Norton has the story.

On average, a college student has died every year for the past 30 years in a hazing related incident. Last year there were 4 high profile deaths. Illinois Wesleyan University Greek Life Coordinator Alanna Hill says anti-hazing polices are important, as long as people follow the rules. Hear how IWU and Illinois State University work to educate sorority and fraternity members to prevent hazing. Today marks Town of Normal City Manager Mark Peterson’s last day on the job. You’ll hear an interview

Illinois State University Athletic Director Larry Lyons talks about the final four success of Loyola and how that’s helping ISU and all the institutions in the Missouri Valley. Learn more about sharing the money from big time college basketball. Discover how a trade war with China could affect the market for Illinois grown pork and soybeans. Ryan Denham talks with a farmer who’s the vice president of the Illinois Farm Bureau board. And it’s a one on one with Bloomington-Normal’s top exporter of