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On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal nonprofits announce a one-stop shop in downtown Bloomington to help young people in need of care, victim advocates fail to get a gun safety measure passed in Illinois, plus McLean County History Makers Bob and Barb Hathway explain how they got involved in education and advocacy.
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On today's episode, developers detail their plan to bring build two affordable housing projects in McLean County, a composer finds something musical in the cacophony of cicadas that have invaded central Illinois, plus a longtime McLean County softball coach builds a legacy through the power of positivity.
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In today's episode, an entomologist explains why the cicadas have missed Bloomington-Normal, the DeWitt County Museum tells the story of how quilts aided the Underground Railroad, plus one man makes it his mission to turn the village of McLean into a video game mecca.
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On today's episode, you'll hear from Normal Mayor Chris Koos about how the new state budget (including the elimination of the state's grocery tax) will impact his town. Plus, an interview with an Illinois congressman about China's role in illegal fentanyl reaching the U.S. And you'll hear from the new music director of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra.
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On today's episode, you'll hear from a court advocate with Countering Domestic Violence, about misperceptions about partner violence and abuse, in the wake of Amy Moore's death. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Tom Bennett to recap the spring legislative session. And you'll meet another one of this year's McLean County History Makers, Jan Lancaster.
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As Bloomington-Normal grapples with Amy Moore's death, it's also confronting misperceptions about domestic violence and abuse. You'll hear from senior court advocate Sergio Ponce with the Countering Domestic Violence Program.

That's on the next Sound Ideas, made possible in part by Bloomington-Normal Audiology.
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