On today's episode, a revised land use plan for McLean County still draws concerns about expected growth outside Bloomington-Normal, an urban planning group offers ideas for the former Front N Center space, plus the Bloomington Fire Department adds a new shift to give its firefighters more time off. 

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As the Trump administration sends National Guard soldiers to Chicago, a half dozen Illinois State University students have been called to active duty this week.

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After 50 years in broadcasting, connecting with the community is what Chuck Collins will miss most. The chief meteorologist of WEEK-TV is retiring on Wednesday after two generations of forecasting weather to the Peoria and Bloomington-Normal TV market.

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The McLean County Health Department is offering a suicide prevention program for the community.

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Reports of scammers targeting older adults is on the rise, so an area nonprofit wants to boost protection efforts.

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On today's episode, scammers are coming after seniors with increased frequency in central Illinois, a new training coming to McLean County starts the conversation about helping someone who may be suicidal, and retiring TV meteorologist Chuck Collins reflects on the disasters he's covered and the many friends he's made.

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Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe says she hopes the ceasefire deal which has halted the war in Gaza will lead to a better understanding in the Middle East and in the U.S.

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Forget candy. For horror fans, October is all about filling your chalice with blood-sucking screen time. Rumor has it, there should be another top-end cinema opening this month.

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A 1984 Olympic gold medalist and cancer advocate headlines the 30th annual Evening of Stars on Nov. 12, a benefit for the Central Illinois chapter of the American Red Cross.

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On today's episode, a cease fire in Gaza has a Jewish leader in Bloomington-Normal hopeful that permanent peace will come, Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton uses his podium as a platform to advocate for those who fought the same battle he has fought, plus a preview of the best Halloween binges in Bloomington-Normal.

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