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A piece of the proposed multi-sport complex on Bloomington Normal's west side could be another ice rink. GLT’s Charlie Schlenker talks with real-estate developer Katie Kim who’s promoting the sports complex. Laura Kennedy talks with circus people as the iconic Ringling Brothers Circus prepares its final show this weekend, and Jon Norton talks with an African American feminist from Peoria about her new book.

Four harmonizing saxophones in Woody Herman’s 1947 jazz band recorded a song called “Four Brothers” and changed Woody’s fortunes for decades to come. The record is on Don’s playlist for this week’s Radio Munson, along with Nicki Parrott (puh-ROT), Nat “King” Cole, Beth Hart, and pianist Freddy “Daddy” Slack plays “Beat Me Daddy Eight to the Bar."

The jumping worm and the gypsy moth are two pests you need to keep an eye out for -- they're bad news for plants and gardeners.

South side Peoria native and Manual High School alum Terrion Williamson returns to her hometown to discusses her first book. Williamson will share her thoughts on "Scandalize My Name: Black Feminist Practice and the Making of Black Social Life" at the Peoria Public Library - Lincoln Branch at 3:00 p.m on May 21.

Bloomington aldermen will again discuss and eventually vote on a budget amendment to strike a controversial sewer oversizing project on the city's far east side.

Hear about current and former Bloomington High School girls possibly exploited on line. There's a web site claiming to trade nudes of those students. District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly talks with CS and you’ll hear from an isu expert on these deplorable instances. Throw away that microwave popcorn and find how to grow your own. Laura Kennedy and Patrick Murphy have the tips on an edition of Grow. And the McLean County Behavioral Health Community Forum is underway today. You’ll hear from one

Anonymous websites like Anon-IB that post nude photographs of women are difficult to control because the law has not kept up with the technology that makes these sites possible.

By NOT intervening with childhood trauma at an early age, Baby Fold of Normal Training Coordinator Keith Brotheridge said society pays much more in the long run. He cited the Centers for Disease Control "Adverse Childhood Experience" which followed 17,000 people with extensive traumatic experiences.

Today’s programming is made possible in part by GLT Day Sponsors Susan and Chris Prendergast. Susan and Chris join the Homes for Hope family in congratulating YWCA Women of Distinction nominee Katie Novack and thanking her for bringing Green Top Grocery from a dream to reality.

Mental health service advocates say there can be big savings from coordinated treatment and support of those with mental illness. Targeting who needs important services is key. Charlie Schlenker talks with John Fallon Senior Program Manager for the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Fallon is one of several presenters interviewed for a special edition of Sound Ideas and speaking at McLean County's Behavioral Health Forum underway on May 18.

Technology is increasingly removing barriers for those seeking help with behavioral health issues.

Today's programming is made possible in part by GLT Day Sponsor Emmi Chambers. As a graduate of the University High School class of 2017, Emmi would like to thank her teachers and the U-High cross country and track coaches who have educated and inspired her for the past four years. Go Pioneers!

A growing number of school-age children have experienced some form of trauma or emotional difficulty. That often translates into behavioral problems both within the family and at school. Increasingly, however, schools are attempting to prevent and address those problems through a variety of services, according to Brenda Huber, director of the Psychological Services Center at Illinois State University, and Mark Jontry, regional schools superintendent for McLean, Livingston, Logan and DeWitt

When a person is experiencing an emotionally difficult period, often the first stop in seeking help is with a pastor or another trusted spiritual adviser. That's why churches and faith groups across denominations are increasingly focusing on the mental well-being of their congregation members, says Patricia Turner, outreach director for Center for Hope International Ministries, an independent, non-denominational Christian church in Bloomington. "I'm glad that this is one of the stops people can

Get an update on police body cams. Pilot projects are on the street in Bloomington-Normal. Bloomington Police are trained to create a narrative arc, verbally, on the recording. Sergeant Clayton Arnold talks with Charlie Schlenker about the importance of context. Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner is in the studio and discusses a proposed citizen review board for the police department. He’ll also answer questions about east side development vs city core redevelopment. And GLT Laura Kennedy talks with