Happy Tolkien Reading Day! This week on Off the Cuff History, Host Sean Copeland talks to Dr. Karen Coats about famed 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings' author J.R.R. Tolkien, and his influence on the fantasy genre post-WWII.  Dr. Coats is a Professor of English at Illinois State University and is also the author of 'Bloomsbury Introduction to Children's and Youth Adult Literature.  She also happens to consider herself a hobbit occasionally.

Bloomington Interim City Manager Steve Rasmussen recaps Monday's city council meeting.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood discusses tariffs and the federal spending bill he voted against.

Dr. Julie Webber, Youth Politics expert at Illinois State University and author of "Beyond Columbine: School Violence and the Virtual" came on Saturday's edition of Light, Live and Local to discuss recent youth protests and their implications.

Students from the ISU Dept of Ag brought home a pair of third-place finishes at the National Landscape Competition. They visited with WJBC's Marc Strauss.

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis discusses the $1.3 trillion spending bill the U.S. House approved Thursday plus increasing concerns about a potential trade war with China.

Talked about deleting Facebook, garage doors, and computers for college students.  deantechtalk.com for more info.

District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly and Director of Safety and Security Brian Evans discuss school safety and the district's planned renovations.

Principal Bryan Kendall and two members of the school's Alt Action group student group tell WJBC's Marc Strauss about their community projects.

Chad Ritchie from the Ritchie Law Office explains the benefits of using a TODI (Transfer on Death Instrument) to transfer ownership of your home when you die.