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The police Chief of Heyworth recently had a Facebook post of his go viral. But, Mike Garretts says even lost dogs are worth doing. How small town law enforcement is leveraging technology; a report from GLT's Ryan Denham. Plus, a Chicago playwright offers a workshop in Bloomington Normal, and a new book on the wonders of nature in Illinois.

A new State Supreme Court ruling puts the kibosh on county prosecutors having investigators that start their own cases. McLean County State's Attorney Jason Chambers talks about the implications for drug asset forfeitures elsewhere in the state. Chambers tells GLT's Charlie Schlenker he would rather spend money on lawyers to clear cases than on investigators. Plus, Mayor Tari Renner and Alderman Amelia Buragas of Bloomington stop by. And hog farms continue to make a big news stink in the state.

Hear about the Bloomington’s green spaces and the department that manages them. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is developing a new blueprint for the next 15 years and examining trends, like "no-mow." Director Jay Tetzloff talks about the process for developing a new parks master plan and how you can provide input. The state has a budget. But how did it come together and what happened behind the scenes. The IPR Politics Roundtable dissects the budget agreement. And Delbert McClinton

Another Democrat tosses a hat in the ring in the 13th Congressional District. Meet Betsy Dirksen Londrigan of Springfield. Plus ISU President Larry Dietz said the state budget is a relief, though it offers the university $7 million less than the budget of two years ago and the lowest amount since the early 1990s. And, I Heart Juliet, the costumes, the rap, the experience of Shakespeare's classic writ modern.

A gay, married Catholic from the Springfield diocese is reacting to restrictions his bishop has placed on gay parishoners. Springfield church member John Freml ponders his future in the Catholic Church. Get a preview of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival's opening night. We observe the centennial of a street car strike in Bloomington – find out what this labor action is important. And Jon Norton talks with Sarah Shook. Her band The Disarmers are headed to central Illinois.

Bloomington is considering making Urbana's civilian police review board a model for a similar review board here. But has the Urbana board made a difference in that community? GLT's Judy Valente talks with Urbana's Deputy Police Chief Bryant Seraphin. Get a preview of B-N by the numbers presentation from the Economic Development Council and hear about the small business development center at Illinois Wesleyan University, following the closure of ISU’s center. And GLT’s Laura Kennedy walks you

Contamination in the single-stream recycling is threatening recycling as we know it. Education – including a new smart phone app – may be the key. Mike McCurdy talks with Michael Brown with the Ecology Action Center. You’ll also hear from Todd Shumaker with the Midwest Fiber, the company sorting recycling in central Illinois. GLT’s Jon Norton checks in with a husband and wife jazz group, headed to Jazz Upfront in Bloomington. Find out what Mardra and Reggie Thomas have been up to. And Ward 6

A central Illinois business leader is mourning the lost opportunity in President Trump's reversal on Cuba policy. Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford talks with GLT's Colleen Reynolds about his Cuba experience and Trump trade policy. The Illinois Public Radio Politics Roundtable is monitoring progress toward a state budget. Hear the latest. And during an edition of What’s On Your Turntable, Jon Norton stops by Waiting Room Records for some music you might not expect to hear there.

Wonder Woman is the hit movie of the summer. GLT’s Laura Kennedy gets two takes on the iconic heroine from a fan and our own Sound Ideas Culture Maven,and from two researchers and authors of a book on Wonder Woman. The Southern Baptist Convention has condemned white supremacy in a halting and awkward fashion. Judy Valente gets reaction from a Southern Baptist pastor serviing Bloomington normal who had to confront his own racist family background. And Jon Norton previews an upcoming Castle

One of the Democratic Candidates for Governor says he believes Governor Bruce Rauner has really low regard for people who are poor, have disabilities, or mental illness. Chris Kennedy tells GLT’s Charlie Schlenker he thinks damage to the state social services is intentional. Find out what it takes to move a canine rescue operation. Colleen Reynolds has an update on Wish Bone Canine Rescue, that helped place nearly 800 dogs last year. And Town of Normal Council member Jeff Fritzen is in for the