Since retiring, David Proeber stayed in Bloomington and has poured more time into conceptual photography projects. As part of a new book release, his latest collection called Visions, Curses and Blessings is featured at McLean County Arts Center. Sculpture Dann Nardi and glass worker Michelle Rial are also featured in the trio of month-long solo exhibitions.

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The cost of child care in McLean County is now the fourth highest in the state, according to data compiled by the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council.

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On today's episode, high child care costs are limiting the Bloomington-Normal workforce -- and may be slowing the birth rate, a photography exhibit opening in Bloomington ties scripture to a message of how he should -- but often don't -- treat one another, and today's Black History Essay Contest tells the story of a self-made millionaire who still inspires more than a century later. 

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Heartland Head Start interim executive director Chuck Hartseil said it’s not clear what options they would have to sustain programming if Congress were to approve wiping out funding.

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Republican state lawmakers have signaled they want to ban transgender girls from competing on girls school sports teams in Illinois.

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On today's episode, Republican lawmakers in Illinois want to ban transgender girls in girls sports, a new problem solving court in McLean County hopes to mend families torn apart by substance abuse, and the Illinois Symphony has a big program planned for its season finale.

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Leaders steering McLean County's family treatment court describe it as a work in progress, but it's one they hope eventually will spread throughout the state.

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The Trump administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps has shut down a free legal assistance program at the McLean County courthouse that helped self-represented litigants navigate a wide range of court cases.

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There's concern about car prices amid seesawing tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and parts set forth by President Trump. One of the leading Bloomington-Normal auto dealers says prices haven't noticeably risen yet — and that it's difficult to say how the tariffs will play out.

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