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Convicted Murderer Barton McNeil is trying to pin the killing of his daughter Christina on his ex, Misook Nowlan. Nowlan has written a letter denying it and saying police looked at receipts and witnesses to her alibi at the time. Illinois Wesleyan University social psychologist and true-crime buff Amanda Vicary joins journalists Scott Reeder and Willis Kern on the next edition of Suspect Convictions. Plus, we recap more of the top accessed stories of 2017 on GLT.
Things are quiet in the garden right now, so it's a good time to reflect on making some resolutions for becoming a better gardener.
GLT is partnering with true crime podcast Suspect Convictions to explore the 1998 murder of 3-year-old Bloomington girl Christina McNeil.
The pastor of one of Bloomington-Normal's largest congregations ignited controvesy in 2017 with a sermon that criticized non-traditional families and suggested homosexuality is a choice. The pushback to Pastor Mike Baker of Eastview Christian Church was one of the top stories listened to on GLT this year. Others include the investigative series Landlord V Tenant, The struggle to improve police and resident relations with a Citizen Review Board, Criminal Charges against former Bloomington
Bluegrass legend Sam Bush was not all that enchanted when he was growing up on a farm. He was interested in hanging around and riding his bike with the kids in town. But, now he's grateful for that farm and work centered upbringing. Bush tells GLT's Jon Norton he is fortunate his parents supported Bush's music. Hear about the year in central Illinois music with Sam Bush, the Henhouse Prowlers, the Something Brothers, Sarah Qua, and more.
George Thorogood got his start in accoustic blues, though he's better known for a rockin blues electric sound. But, Thorogood says he's not unique. Listen to George Thorogood return to his roots as well as Black Violin, Chicago Farmer, John Till, and more in a Sound Ideas review of music in central Illinois in 2017.
Shari Zeck, GLT's Culture Maven and Illinois State University's interim dean of Milner Library, came away from seeing the new "Star Wars" film with a strong impression. No worries, no spoilers.
Tricia in Bloomington fears for her newly planted magnolia tree. It looks like a critter has been nibbling at it.
GLT is partnering with true crime podcast Suspect Convictions to explore the 1998 murder of 3-year-old Bloomington girl Christina McNeil.
For a moment, let’s skip the idyllic version of Christmas—the milk and cookies, the stockings hung from the chimney with care, the turkey feast straight out of a Norman Rockwell piece.
Emmy Holmes-Hicks caught the fiddle bug by age 4. “An older cousin would visit from Thunder Bay, Ontario,” said Holmes-Hicks. “She played Canadian-style fiddle. There was something that just drew me to that music, so much I was just glued to her and I think my parents noticed that.”
The owners of the Castle Theatre in downtown Bloomington will soon have a second music venue in central Illinois.
Kurt Elling is on Don’s playlist for this week’s Radio Munson along with Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Keely Smith, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, plus Wynton Marsalis and friends with a rousing version of “Go Tell It On the Mountain".
Continuing a trend begun last spring in Normal Township elections, more first-time women candidates are running as Democrats for McLean County office. GLT's Judy Valente talks with county board candidates Elizabeth Johnston and Sharon Chung. Ryan Denham tracks down and talks with two central Illinois Congressman in the middle of voting on the GOP tax overhaul bill. And student Reporter Baylee Steelman takes a look at holiday need.
Bloomington-Normal’s two Republican congressmen said Wednesday that their vote in support of the GOP tax bill will help middle-income earners in Central Illinois, denying that the measure disproportionately benefits wealthier Americans and companies.