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All eyes are on the FCC ahead of Thursday's vote to repeal net neutrality and reshape the Internet. What will that mean for Internet users in Bloomington-Normal? GLT's Ryan Denham talks with ISU economics professor David Loomis and another local expert about what happens to your beloved Netflix after the big vote. Find out why Governor Bruce Rauner is playing the victim to Democrat Mike Madigan. And Charlie Schlenker has a preview of the Economic Development Council’s BN by the numbers

The podcast Suspect Convictions looks this week at potential similarities between the death of Christina McNeil, and another killing in 2011 when Linda Tiede (tie-duh)'s daughter in law Misook Wang killed Tiede. Hear from then prosecutor Bill Workman and others about Misook Wang, during Suspect Convictions. Plus...a modern day crooner and his career...and Christmas at the mansions.

Hear about new recycling options proposed in the next McLean County 20 year solid waste plan developed by the Ecology Action Center. Michael Brown is the Executive Director of the EAC. Municipal ordinances could require some types of recycling by 2022 if voluntary programs aren’t effective. Get up to speed on the Toys for Tots Silver Ball Fundraise and the after party with the band Wildermore. And it’s a conversation with Bloomington-Normal radio legend Don Munson. He’s announced his retirement

McLean County Democratic Party Treasurer John Whalen says his party has a lot of energy. There will be nine contested county board seats next November. GLT's Ryan Denham has more. Holiday gift pets are often a bad idea, but not always. Laura Kennedy has more on Animal House.

The state agricultural economy is entering its fourth straight down year and farmers are cutting spending. Illinois Farm Bureau Economist Mike Doherty says there's huge support for NAFTA among Illinois farmers despite Trump administration opposition. McLean County GOP Chair Chuck Erickson talks with Ryan Denham talk about candidate filings, not only in his own party, but from white male Libertarians and female Democrats. State Senator Jason Barickman chats about the proposal to legalize

Hear from an Illinois State University expert on state and local government, who says the proposal to strip Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner's agenda setting power might or might not be legal, but it's certainly a bad idea. ISU Political Scientist Lori Riverstone-Newell talks with GLT's Charlie Schlenker about city government structure and politics. Education institutions are not alone in expressing a strong dislike of the House version of the GOP tax bill. Find out how health care organizations

It’s the newest episode of suspect Convictions. Hear from a prominent crime podcaster who says she sees the same types of patterns over and over in cases from the 1990s. Rabia Chaudry talks about the Bloomington murder case of Christina McNeil on Suspect Convictions. And GLT’s Coleen Reynolds checks in on one mid-term project of the Multi-Cultural Leadership Program.

Hear about business and property tax breaks. Portillo’s and Brandt may leap to mind. But it's not just new or expanding businesses looking to take a bite out of their tax bill. Curt Richardson from Unit 5 schools talks with GLT's Ryan Denham about settling a years-long dispute with student apartment owners -- with thousands of dollars in precious tax money at stake. Laura Kennedy talks with GLT’s Culture Maven and the Interim Dean of Milner Library about sexual harassment and the entertainment

The Director of the ACLU of Illinois. Colleen Connell visits ahead of a community appearance talking about challenges to civil liberties in coming years. Plus hometown musician Mathew Curry is back in town for a Community Cancer Center benefit concert. Jon Norton talks with Curry about life on the road.

Chestnut Health Systems has come a long way since incoming CEO David Sharar started there 29 years ago. Charlie Schlenker introduces you to Sharar, who shares more about Chestnut. You'll hear from former Bloomington Mayor Rich Buchanan as he steps away from public life due to health issues. And current Mayor Tari Renner is in the studio to talk about brick streets, a Welcoming City ordinance protecting undocumented immigrants, and more.