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A law professor speaks at Illinois State University tonight about his advice to anyone encountering police. James Duane' s Youtube video "Don't Talk to the Police" has millions of views. He'll talk to GLT's Judy Valente ahead of his appearance. Here's something you don't hear much about at Bloomington's land-locked District 87 schools: expansion. That's what's on tap; Superintendent Barry Reilly lays it all out in an interview with Charlie Schlenker. As the Illinois Symphony Orchestra continues

Hear from an authority on redevelopment, downtown districts, and the importance of distinguishing downtowns as a unique or special place. Ed McMahon is with the Think Tank the Urban Land Institute. He’ll talk about the placemaking dividend and the trouble with shopping malls. Find out why inclusion matters from a racial equality consultant. The former Illinois Wesleyan professor speaks with GLT’s Jon Norton before she addresses the latest Multi-Cultural Leadership graduating class. Town of

An Illinois State University communication professor is working with the American Psychological Association to combat the negative effects of sexualized popular music. Megan Hopper and her colleagues study videos by Beyonce, Hillary Duff, and Fergie. Laura Kennedy checks into the group's findings. Hear how people convicted of crimes are the money makers for the state and local government, paying for everything from prosecutors' offices to new police cars. You'll hear the IPR interview. During an

For years, you could only get locally grown, organic food from Community Supported Agriculture outlets. Now, they're even at your supermarket. Many of those veggies aren't either organic or locally grown, but they are hurting the economy of small CSAs. You'll hear from an operator and an educator. Education funding proposals are beginning to take shape in Springfield. You'll hear from State Senator Andy Manar, who has hailed the need for equitable changes for years, and from District 87

Last year it was a stop-gap budget, and this year lawmakers are considering what they call a lifeline budget to help higher education and social services for just a few months. Bloomington State Representative Dan Brady was among the Republicans who voted no on the lifeline budget. He explains his position to GLT's Willis Kern. Laura Kennedy walks you through the new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History of McLean County's deep agriculture roots. During an edition of "Grow," find out if

Illinois State University President Larry Dietz talks about his upcoming visits to Springfield to testify before House and Senate Higher Education Appropriations Committees. State funding woes are impacting K-12 as well. Unit Five's Mark Daniel says the district is seriously considering school closures. He speaks with Charlie Schlenker. A member of the Twin Cities-based free jazz quartet Disorganizer talks about jazz, race, and the reasons the group decided to play a Black Lives Matter

People with disabilities can get federal help, but only if they have less than $2,000 in assets. State Treasurer Mike Frerichs says some parents worry about that. Hear about a new program to allow those with disabilities to save money in a way that won’t jeopardize federal support. Charlie Schlenker has the interview. During an edition of "Animal House," find out how the Normal Public Library’s Pages and Paws program benefits young readers. Laura Kennedy has the story. Newly reelected Mayor Tari

Sales tax revenue became a big issue in the recent municipal elections in Bloomington Normal, and it will keep on being one as cities across the nation adjust to a new reality. Normal City Manager Mark Peterson says there's not a lot of innovation yet in how cities deal with sales tax declines. Plus, hear from the head of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, and Illinois State University Professor Gary Hunter on the techie effect on retail trade. We'll take a look at the new hire at the

Hear from an expert on cyber crime and sexual victims about the growing number of sexual assaults posted online. Illinois State University's Shelly Clevenger talks with Judy Valente about sexual assaults and social media. Get an update on the Central Illinois Regional Airport from its director. Charlie Schlenker talks with Carl Olson about passenger numbers and talk of an expanding taxing district. Also, we have a conversation about the fate of circuses with the director behind the very

The votes are counted; well all but a couple dozen or so. Incumbent Normal Mayor Chris Koos hopes to hang on to a 7 vote lead to over challenger Marc Tiritilli. But when the mail in ballots are added in within a few weeks, it may still not be over. We'll examine the municipal election results. Plus a look ahead for both Normal and Bloomington. We'll preview tomorrow's 'BN By The Numbers' event and take a close look at the community's housing and employment trends. Also, two members of the 80s