Podcast appearances and mentions of eric stock

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, December 13th. You'll hear about Representative Cheri Bustos, who sat down with WCBU's Tim Shelley to talk about some of the highlights of her decade-long career. Plus, A freshman lawmaker in central Illinois may get a head start on his legislative career. Illinois House-representative elect Bill Hauter tells reporter Eric Stock he's seeking the appointment to replace veteran lawmaker Keith Sommer for the last few days of his term.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. Plus, Eric Stock checks in with Illinois' legislative inspector general six months on the job. And a new episode of Sound Health visits the Bloomington Fire Department.

On today's episode, you'll hear Lyndsay Jones' report on a proposal to change how Normal Town Council members are elected. Plus, Eric Stock catches you up on the latest developments in Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi's legal problems. And a farewell interview with Miller Park Zoo director Jay Tetzloff.

WGLT's Eric Stock and Ryan Denham discuss what races the Newsroom is watching on primary election night and how redistricting will impact McLean County voters.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, June 14. Eric Stock reports from a press conference announcing a major expansion to the Ferrero chocolate factor in Bloomington. Plus, WBEZ's Patrick Smith looks in DCFS housing children in jail, sometimes for weeks or months at a time. The agency says that's because it can't find anywhere else to place them.

On today's episode, you'll hear an exit interview with retiring District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly. Also, Eric Stock reports on the hiring situation facing Illinois manufacturers.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a former Lincoln College employee about the impact of its closure. Plus, an OSF executive talks about equity in healthcare, and Eric Stock reports on expansion plans at Ferrero that brought Gov. JB Pritzker to town.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, June 3. Eric Stock reports Juneteenth is one of two celebrations planned in Lincoln that got a cool reception when organizers the city asked for money. Plus, details on a new community center near downtown Bloomington.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, May 24. Eric Stock takes a look at Dan Brady's bid for the highly coveted Secretary of State position. Plus, Sarah Nardi talks to two Illinois State University professors and bona fide punk rockers about what losing American Idol means for Leah Marlene's career.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, May 23. The chair of Illinois Wesleyan's accounting department says there's plenty of reason for the whole community to appreciate a new and recently-unveiled Bloomberg Finance Lab at the university. Plus, Eric Stock previews the only Republican primary race on the County Board.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, May 20. Eric Stock reports on how two candidates running for a judgeship that includes McLean County view the end of cash bail, which is set to take effect in Illinois next year. Plus, one of the owners of The Garlic Press in Uptown talks about getting a shout-out from American Idol host Ryan Seacrest.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, April 29, 2022. Eric Stock reports on a need of improvement despite McLean County ranking among the healthiest counties in the state. Plus, Ariel Jones talks to Chicago singer-songwriter Mara Love, who will be performing at the Midwest Madness Festival at Nightshop.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, April 27. Carle BroMenn Medical Center recognized organ donors yesterday, especially a donor whose brother is a beloved employee. Plus, Eric Stock speaks with the co-founder of a local lacrosse co-op, who's parlayed her talents on the field into a spot on a Division 1 roster.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Connect Transit is eyeing a different site for its proposed $18 million bus transfer center in downtown Bloomington. Plus, on 4/20, Eric Stock asks just how much Illinois is benefitting financially from recreational marijuana sales after two years of legalization.

WGLT's the leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, April 15. State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) tells Charlie Schlenker he doesn't feel the legislature got as much done as it could have during the spring session. Plus, representatives from the United Way of McLean County Housing Coalition tell Eric Stock there's still more work to do, despite having already distributed more than $5 million in COVID housing relief.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, April 4. Eric Stock talks about how alopecia has become a household name after the Oscars. Plus, an international athlete rights expert and two-time world track cycling champion talks about what it means for sport to be a human right.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, March 22. Normal Police chief Rick Bleichner is set to retire after 30 years with the department. Plus, Eric Stock talks to the director of the Central Illinois Regional Airport about how leisure travel has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels -- and how business travel has not.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, March 11. Eric Stock speaks with McLean County Health Department administrator Jessica McKnight. Plus, Ryan Denham listened in to Rivian's earnings call on Thursday.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, February 25. Sarah Nardi talks to Marina Teplova, a Ukranian doctoral student at Illinois State University, about the Russian attacks yesterday. Plus, Scott Wilson speaks with Eric Stock about how the unrest in Ukraine affects energy and crop markets worldwide.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, February 2. Our top story explores how Peoria County public works leaders are preparing for the winter storm hitting the Tri-County today and tomorrow. You'll also hear about how the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames are joining the same athletic conference as the Bradley Braves and the Illinois State Redbirds. WCBU's Eric Stock interviews Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Jeff Jackson about the new 12-team line-up. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

On today's episode, you'll hear analysis of Rivian's latest SEC a filing for its initial public offering. Eric Stock checks in with the director of the Miller Park Zoo. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman.

There's a shortage of bicycles in Bloomington Normal. Stores can't keep mid-range bikes in stock for more than an hour. From aluminum shortages and other supply chain issues to vastly increased demand, it's touch and go for bicycle shop owners right now. Plus, expansion of pediatric services by Marcfirst could help school districts and reduce service needs for children with autism when they grow up. There has been a lot of news about labor shortages in the region. Eric Stock reports on who's hiring. The new Illinois State University Athletics Director plans for a fall season that won't have crowd size limits. And yes, there will be tailgating.

Issues of diversity and equity are top of mind for many candidates, including ones for school board. Hear Unit 5 school board candidates talk about enhancing teacher diversity. Plus, one of Governor J.B. Pritzker's executive orders has put a chill on malpractice lawsuits; Eric Stock has a graphic report. A mentorship program in Bloomington-Normal provides new opportunities. Finally, the Illinois State University Food Recovery Network is receiving national recognition.

On today's episode of Sound Ideas, Eric Stock reports on the shutdown of a nonprofit that promoted heart and lung health. Dana Vollmer has an economic checkup on Bloomington-Normal. And Laura Kennedy previews a holiday production from the Nomad Theatre Company.

On today's episode, Eric Stock reports on hospital contingency planning for COVID-19. We check back in with a Hudson family given a terminal cancer diagnosis. And Dana Vollmer reports on the nonprofit community's high hopes for the holiday season.

Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says a question about lessons from the pandemic at a student recruitment session kicked off introspection that has led to a retirement announcement. ISU gets ready to look for new leadership. Plus, not for profit groups sometimes have trouble attracting people for on line charity auctions. One group is creating a hybrid, see it online first then check it out in person in a distanced way. And If your business is stress management, then 2020 is your year. Eric Stock has more.

An escaped slave with a central Illinois connection grabbed the colors from a falling comrade and charged the cannons in a Civil War battle. Hear how Andy Jackson Smith won the Medal of Honor more than a century after his bravery. Plus, hospital staffing is tough in Bloomington Normal. Eric Stock reports it's difficult to find enough people as the case numbers climb. And brain scans of modern humans taken while they flake stone tools might help tell us how language developed in early or pre humans. Learn about the exciting field of bio-anthropology.

Today on WGLT's Sound Ideas: The Bloomington-Normal community mourns the loss of Barb Adkins, a former deputy city manager. Eric Stock checks in with the VA's outpatient clinic in Bloomington as it navigates COVID-19. And an Illinois State University weighs in on masks and youth sports.

It's the job of law enforcement to plan for scenarios after the election that include unrest. Eric Stock has a report. A family from LeRoy says the trope that young people don't get hurt by the Coronavirus is tragically wrong. Plus, the Mayor of Normal says the latest Covid mitigation efforts hurt bars and restaurants disproportionately AND too much. And the new diversity officer for the city of Bloomington says he wants to remove systemic inequities in city government.

Sometimes a virtual event can have something an in person event doesn't. Take the annual Museum of History Cemetery Walk, for instance. Candace Summers with the museum says they'll also have photos to supplement actor performances of people from the past. Plus, one of the state's most important Republican leaders reacts to President Trump's word choices on white supremacy in this week's debate. Hear from state Sen. Bill Brady. Eric Stock reports on District 87 parents who worry about their young elementary school children getting sick if they go back to school. And hear about the world's biggest playable guitar on exhibit in central Illinois.

A WGLT review of nearly 300 complaints against McLean County businesses, nonprofits and other organizations during the first five months of the pandemic show only a few repeat offenders, but public health officials dealt with a mix of frustration, anger and confusion over safety protocols that for many people either went too far or not far enough. Eric Stock has the story.

The pandemic has created some unanticipated consequences for political campaigns and they're not all bad....Hear more on pandemic politics from ISU Professor Kerri Milita. Plus, Plagues, Pandemics, and People - it's a new course offered at Illinois State University. It's a mystery how much the Governor's new order on masks will be enforced. Eric Stock reports. And Heartland Community College enrollment is down, and down more for African Americans and other minorities.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, August 10, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about how Governor J. B. Pritkzer is trying to get more people to wear a mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Plus, Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath says some personal matters influenced his decision for early retirement, WGLT's Eric Stock reports.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, August 7, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath announcing his retirement. Plus, Unit 5 and District 87 announced that they are going remote until at least October due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, WGLT's Eric Stock reports.

McLean County health leader look back to 2009 for an indication of what the area might face this year with the Coronavirus. Health Department Assistant Director Kathy Coverston Anderson says remember H1N1? Yeah, could be like that. Plus, women get over looked in many fields not just politics....Ryan Denham reports it happens even in toy making. How a Serbian native and woman overcame doubt to crash the male dominated blues music scene. Eric Stock reports on proposals to fill the gap in police training funding. And Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner stops by. People like you value experienced, knowledgeable and award-winning journalism that covers meaningful stories in Bloomington-Normal. To support more stories and interviews like this one, please consider making a contribution .

The head of the Central Illinois Regional Airport talks about passenger traffic trends. Eric Stock reports on the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for McLean County. And a mathematician from Bloomington-Normal is breaking barriers at Johns Hopkins University.

Freshman Grant Wolfe and coach Ron Rose visit with Eric Stock and Joel Swanson on WJBC after the Titans' 92-63 win at Carthage to clinch a share of the CCIW title.

Kristen Gillespie joins Eric Stock and Greg Halblieb to preview the upcoming season.