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October is, of course, the month of Halloween, and Monsters Anonymous is certainly appropriate for the season.Dracula wants to be a better monster and feels guilty for his past killings. Determined to stop, he struggles with his addiction to human blood, despite being able to survive on animal blood. He joins Monsters Anonymous (MA), posing as an alcoholic, and meets other monsters with unique addictions: Gaywolf, obsessed with bulking up; Frankenstein, addicted to plastic surgery; and Ghost Girl, who can't stop stalking her ex-girlfriend. Can the group help Dracula resist his urges, or will he relapse into killing again?Bernadette Armstrong directs Kevin Carr, Monique Gonsalves, Gina Elaine, and Larry Coleman.Melissa Marie Watson is the playwright. Melissa won two creative writing scholarship contests and two essay contests at Eureka College, read poetry over the radio in Chicago, and was published in The Quill, The Pantagraph, and The Woodford County Journal. She was recently published in two anthology books: Words of the Wise: Stories of Awakening Journeys and I'm a F*cking Entrepreneur Volume II. Her monologue, Made to Be Alone, was performed by Nomad Theatre in their Ghostlight Project showcase, and her short play, The Lesser of Two Evils was a finalist in Nomad's The Polling Place contest.Support the showFounded by playwright and filmmaker Bernadette Armstrong, Open-Door Playhouse is a Theater Podcast- like the radio dramas of the 1940s and 1950s. The Playhouse launched on September 15, 2020. At the time, Open-Door Playhouse provided Playwrights, Actors and Directors a creative outlet during the shutdown. Since its inception. Open-Door Playhouse has presented Short and One-Act plays from Playwrights across the country and internationally. In 2021 Open-Door Playhouse received a Communicator Award for Content for the Play Custody and in 2023 the play What's Prison Like was nominated for a Webby Award in the Crime & Justice Category.Plays are produced by Bernadette Armstrong, Sound Engineer is David Peters, sound effects are provided by Audio Jungle, and music from Karaoke Version. All plays are recorded at The Oak House Studio in Altadena, CA. There's no paywall at the Open-Door Playhouse site, so you could listen to everything for free. Open-Door Playhouse is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and if you would like to support performances of works by new and emerging playwrights, your donation will be gratefully accepted. Your tax-deductible donations help keep our plays on the Podcast Stage. We strive to bring our listeners thoughtful and surprising one-act plays and ten-minute shorts that showcase insightful and new perspectives of the world we share with others. To listen or to donate (or both), go to https://opend...

 A Bad Year For The CrabbsEpisode 274 tells the tragic story of the Crabb family of Delavan, Illinois. One minute, they were well-respected bankers, pillars of the community. But the aftermath of a tragic death in the family mansion led to charges of manslaughter, perjury, and embezzlement, and another untimely death.Culled from the historic pages of the Bloomington, Illinois, Pantagraph and other newspapers of the era.Ad Free EditionMore Falls From GraceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.

Saturday, September 2nd, 1933, hundreds of people flocked to the station as five women (Ms. Eleanor Jarman, Mrs. Bessie Opas, Mrs. Vera Carl, Mrs. Louise Murphy and Miss Katherine Brockman) were ushered onto a train to be sent to Oakdale Reformatory where they'd carry out their sentences. We know about Eleanor's crimes, but what did the other four other women do to earn themselves a seat next to the supposedly “most dangerous woman alive?” Tea of the Day: Wild Maine Blueberry Green TeaTheme Music by Brad FrankFor a full list of sources, go to https://tea-time-crimes.simplecast.com/episodes.Sources:“Prophecies Are True In Chicago Mystery Murder.” (AP) The San Bernardino County Sun, Sun, Jul 17, 1932, Page 22, https://www.newspapers.com/image/49261328/“Grocer Slain in Store, Quiz Widow and Son.” Chicago Tribune, Sun, Jul 17, 1932, Page 5, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355134970/“Husband Slain After Seeress Foretells Fate.” Chicago Tribune, Mon, Jul 18, 1932,Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355135382/“Police Forego Seance with Seeress of Death.” (AP) Alton Evening Telegraph, Tue, Jul 19, 1932, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/16343529/“Seeress Finds Cash in Death Picture Cards.” (U.P.)  Daily News, Wed, Jul 20, 1932 ·Page 355 (3), https://www.newspapers.com/image/415074302/“Cards Forecast Woman's Freedom.” (UP) Martinsville, IN, The Reporter-Times, Mon, Aug 01, 1932, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/551592762/“Grand Jury Clears Widow, Brother of Murder Charges.” Chicago Tribune, Sat, Aug 06, 1932, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355061142/“Solve Fortune Teller Murder: Accuse Widow.” “Shot when he tries to play a prank on friends.”Chicago Tribune, Mon, Feb 27, 1933, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/354928197/“New Witness Disputes Alibi in Carl Slaying.” Chicago Tribune, Fri, Jul 22, 1932, Page 8, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355136335/“Widow Denies Part in Fortune Teller Murder.” Chicago Tribune, Tue, Feb 28, 1933, Page 13, https://www.newspapers.com/image/354928716/“Slayer Tells of Killing In Insurance Plot.” Chicago Tribune, Wed, Jun 28, 1933, Page 16, https://www.newspapers.com/image/354985651/“State to Close Today In Carl Murder Trial.” Chicago Tribune, Thu, Jun 29, 1933, Page 6, https://www.newspapers.com/image/354985914/“Two Sentenced to Life Terms in Carl Murder.” Chicago Tribune, Sat, Jul 15, 1933, Page 6, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355101063/“Slayer Accuses Widow Carl as Murder Plotter.” Chicago Tribune, Sat, Jul 22, 1933, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355162238/“Widow Swears Denial of Part in Carl Murder.” Chicago Tribune, Tue, Jul 25, 1933, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355163655/“Woman Faints as Sentence Meted.” (AP) Lexington Herald-Leader, Wed, Jul 26, 1933, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/683308671/“Thou Shalt Not Kill Thy Husband!” By Elizabeth Walker, Detroit Free Press, Sun, Sep 17, 1933, Page 46, https://www.newspapers.com/image/97968323/“Blonde Tiger Girl and 4 Other Women are Sent to Prison.” (AP) The Gazette, Sun, Sep 03, 1933, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/548016620/“In Search of the Blonde Tigress: The Untold Story of Eleanor Jarman,” by Silvia Pettem, Published by Lyons Press 2023.“Parole Board to Give Killers Hearing Today.” Chicago Tribune, Tue, Oct 09, 1951, Page 7, https://www.newspapers.com/image/370193743/Chicago Tribune, Tue, Mar 18, 1969, Page 28, https://www.newspapers.com/image/376637673/“Blonde Tiger Girl and 4 Other Women Are Sent to Prison.” (Chicago AP) and “Woman Scientist's Discovery Fixes Virus in Kidneys As Cause Of Sleeping Disease.” (St. Louis UP) The Gazette, Sun, Sep 03, 1933, Page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/image/548016620/Vera Carl in the 1940 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls. Retrieved on July 15th, 2024 on Ancestry.comVera F. Grilec in the Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Marriages Index, 1871-1920, Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Marriages Index, 1871-1920 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011, Retrieved on July 15th, 2024 at Ancestry.comFrances Grilec in the 1950 United States Federal Census, Original data: Department of Commerce. Bureau of the Census. 1913-1/1/1972. Population Schedules for the 1950 Census, 1950 - 1950. Washington, DC: National Archives at Washington, DC. Retrieved on July 15, 2024 at Ancestry.comGeorge Carl in the 1940 United States Federal Census, Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls. Retrieved on July 15, 2024 at at Ancestry.comIvan Grilec in the 1940 United States Federal Census, Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls. Retrieved on July 15, 2024 at Ancestry.comCamille Kruse in the Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960, Original data: Cook County Clerk, comp. Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records. Cook County Clerk's Office, Chicago, IL: Cook County Clerk, 2008.  Retrieved on July 15, 2024 at Ancestry.comChicago Tribune, Wed, Jun 05, 1968, Page 38, https://www.newspapers.com/image/376642230/D George Carl in the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 258, Retrieved on July 15, 2024 at Ancestry.com“Police Nonplussed by True Prediction of a Murder.” By Bryce Engle, The Odessa American, Sun, Nov 29, 1959 Page 48, https://www.newspapers.com/image/297560430/Women in Health Sciences - Biographies: “Margaret Gladys Smith (1896 - 1970), Bernard Becker Medical Library Digital Collection, https://beckerexhibits.wustl.edu/mowihsp/bios/smith.htm“encephalitis lethargica disease” by Fid Backhouse and other, Britannica.com, https://www.britannica.com/science/encephalitis-lethargica“Tigress Weeps As Prison Door Closes on Her.” Chicago Tribune, Sun, Sep 03, 1933, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355172231/“Mrs. Carl, Blue Over Conviction Sees Mrs. Opas.” Chicago Tribune, Thu, Jul 27, 1933, Page 14, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355164440/Bessie Opas“Bessie Opas Goes on Trial.” Streator Daily Times-Press (Streator, Illinois) Thu, Jul 20, 1933 ·Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/542785420/“Wife Innocent, Mate Believes.” The Rock Island Argus, Wed, Jun 21, 1933, Page 8, https://www.newspapers.com/image/531348582/“Wife Repudiates Confession of Opas Death Plot.” Chicago Tribune, Wed, Jun 21, 1933, Page 16, https://www.newspapers.com/image/354981356/“Mrs. Opas Makes Not Guilty Plea In Murder Case.” Chicago Tribune, Thu, Jul 20, 1933, Page 14, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355161768/“Mrs. Opas Given Maximum Term In Murder Plot.” Chicago Tribune, Tue, Aug 08, 1933, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355095224/“Woman Convict Refused Cigaret, Candy Alimony.” Chicago Tribune, Wed, Nov 08, 1933,Page 20, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355255864/“Five Are Jailed in Plot to Kill.” The Pantagraph, Tue, Jun 20, 1933, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/69152384/“ Woman On Trial In Alleged Attempt To Slay Her Husband.” Belleville Daily Advocate, Thu, Jul 20, 1933, Page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/767539720/“Death Plotter Admits Killing Autoist On Dare.” Chicago Tribune, Thu, Jun 22, 1933, Page 6, https://www.newspapers.com/image/354981720/“Tigress Weeps As Prison Door Closes On Her.” Chicago Tribune, Sun, Sep 03, 1933, Page 3, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355172231/Louise Murphy“Criminal Court Speeds Murder Trials of Seven.” Chicago Tribune, Fri, Aug 18, 1933 Page 8, https://www.newspapers.com/image/355102211/

Christopher Meyer was a sweet 10 year old boy who went missing after fishing at a local boat dock near his home in Kankanee County, Illinois in August of 1995. He was later found murdered. 14 years before, in May 1981, 5 year old Tara Sue Huffman was also found murdered in the same area. These 2 families had no idea that through the loss of their 2 children that they would forever be connected to fight for reform and change in the justice system. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss these 2 beautiful children and a monster that slipped right through the system's grasp.  Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15694881/christopher-richard-meyer https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/buss-timothy.htm https://www.dailycrime.com/murders-of-tara-sue-huffman-and-christopher-meyer-by-timothy-buss-retold/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84275294/tara-sue-huffman https://www.chicagotribune.com/1996/06/22/doctor-says-boy-stabbed-52-times/ https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/mother-of-murdered-aroma-park-boy-gets-his-gear-after-18-years/article_45f134da-28a0-5836-84ad-c7ec6af5d50a.html https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/bourbonnais-revitalizing-an-area-child-safety-center/article_0b9c7e59-b41a-5216-b2a8-cd76348999e6.html https://apnews.com/article/c80075c7aedd4d3e901a5fc4b0ca0a1e www.newspaper.com (multiple articles from The Chicago Tribune, Herald and Review, The Pantagraph, and various local papers) Murderous Minors: Killer Kids Podcast, Episode 64, Paroled Tara Sue Huffman and Episode 65, Shattered Christopher Meyer (Timothy Bus) - contains interviews with both families Investigation Discovery's Shattered: River of Sorrow, Season 2, Episode 2 (2017)

In the 1960s, one hopeful British psychiatrist hoped he could prevent disaster—not with science, but with the supernatural. For a number of years. Dr. John Barker's “Premonition Bureaus” collected psychic visions with a single goal: stopping tragedy before it could strike.  Hosted by Laurah Norton  Researched by Anna Luria  Edited by Laurah Norton and Maura Currie  Produced and Engineered by Maura Currie  Works Cited: Bastian, Jonathan. “Predicting the future: The true story of the Premonitions Bureau.” KCRW [Santa Monica, California], 16 Jul. 2022, Accessed May 2023.  Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Nicosia.” Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Jan. 2023, Accessed May 2023. Cope, Michael. “Premonition: Royal Family to Face Scandal?” The Des Moines Register, 21 Nov. 1972. Accessed May 2023.  Cummins, Anthony. “The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight review - the press, psychiatry and the paranormal.” The Guardian, 03 May 2022. Accessed May 2023.  Freeman, Sue. “A woman's intuition…” Liverpool Echo, 05 Feb. 1973. Accessed May 2023.  Gladstone, Bill. “Future Watch.” The Gazette [Montreal, Canada], 12 Jan. 1980. Accessed May 2023.  Harrison, Dave. “Does Mr. Spock figure in your dreams?” Leicester Chronicle, 01 Jun. 1979. Accessed May 2023.  Irwin, Theodore. “Can Some People See into the FUTURE?” The Pantagraph, 04 May 1969. Accessed May 2023.  Knight, Sam. “The Psychiatrist Who Believed People Could Tell The Future.” The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2019. Accessed May 2023.  Mail Reporter, Evening. “The ‘early-warning premonition bureau.'” Birmingham Evening Mail, 06 Feb. 1968. Accessed May 2023.  Post Reporter, Birmingham. “A Bureau to avert disasters?” The Birmingham Post, 28 Feb. 1968. Accessed May 2023.  Spraggett, Allen. “Was the premonition a dream or truth?” The Victorian, 06 May 1974. Accessed May 2023.  “4 Britons among 124 dead in plane crash.” Birmingham Evening Mail and Despatch, 20 Apr. 1967, p. 18. Accessed May 2023.  “Hitching Hopes To the Stars.” Muncie Evening Press, 10 Jun. 1969. Accessed May 2023.  “Miss Future…” Evening Post, 06 Feb. 1973. Accessed May 2023.  “Peering into the future - some just have the knack.” Calgary Herald, 13 Dec. 1972. Accessed May 2023.  “Royal Puppies.” Evening Standard [London, Greater London, England], 23 Sep. 1971. Accessed May 2023.  “Soyuz 1.” NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive, NASA Official, 28 Oct. 2022. Accessed May 2023.  “The future is theirs to see.” Evening Post, 07 Jan. 1975. Accessed May 2023.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brutal murders of Ross, Brown, and Degnan shocked the city of Chicago and terrified and outraged the city's residents, who wanted only to feel safe once again. Under intense pressure from the press, the public, and city officials, investigators were desperate to catch the killer and solve the case by any means necessary, even if they had to break more than a few rules and ignore some inconvenient facts in order to do it.Thank you to the incredible Dave white of Bring Me the Axe & 99 Cent Rental Podcast for research!ReferencesAmended Petition for Executive Clemency. 2002. C-06103 (Illinois Prisoner Review Board, April).Arizona Republic . 1946. "Defendant fails in plea to jury." Arizona Republic, June 20: 18.Banks, Joe. 1946. "Prisoner says he killed girl." Tucson Daily Citizen, June 26: 1.Chicago Tribune. 1946. "Police resift all clues in Degnan case." Chcago Tribune, January 12: 1.—. 1946. "2 rewards offered for 'execution' of girl's kidnap-slayer." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 2.—. 1946. "Call Heirens sane; today's plea in doubt." Chicago Tribune, September 4: 1.—. 1946. "Child stolen from her bed during the night." Chicago Tribune, January 8: 1.—. 1945. "Ex-WAVE slain, plea written in red on wall." Chicago Tribune, December 11: 1.—. 1946. "Handwriting similarity to killer's shown." Chicago Tribune, June 27: 1.—. 1946. "Heirens gets new grilling following 'futile' lie test." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 1.—. 1946. "Heirens made choice of plea, attorneys say." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 12.—. 1946. "Murders, assaults, thefts, shooting; Heirens' story." Chicago Tribune, August 7: 1.—. 1945. "Mystery grows in WAVE slaying." Chicago Tribune, December 12: 1.—. 1943. "Organize posse of tenants and catch prowler." Chicago Tribune, August 9: 18.—. 1946. "Repudiates his 'confession' in Degnan slaying." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 6.—. 1946. "Student held in Degnan case puzzles police." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1.—. 1946. "Tubs in basement, saw and ax held best clews." Chicago Tribune, January 9: 1.—. 1946. "U.C. Sophomore, facing police quiz, fakes coma." Chicago Tribune, June 29: 1.—. 1946. "Use of serum in Heirens quiz still mystery." Chicago Tribune, July 1: 5.—. 1945. "Widow is found in home; suitor quizzed." Chicago Tribune, June 6: 10.Decatur Daily Review. 1946. "Chicago girl kidnapped; note demands $20,000." Decatur Daily Review, January 7: 1.—. 1946. "Janitors grilled in kidnap-death." Decatur Daily Review, January 9: 1.Decatur Herald. 1945. "Brutal WAVE slayer sought." Decatur Herald, December 12: 1.Higgins, Michael. 2007. "1940s killer denied parole." Chicago Tribune, August 3: 1.—. 2007. "Is 61 years in prison enough retribution." Chicago Tribune, July 29: 1.Kennedy, Dolores. 1991. William Heirens: His Day in Court. New York, NY: Bonus Books.New York Times. 1946. "Heirens confesses in no-chair deal." New York Times, August 7: 36.Pantagraph. 1945. "Former Wave found brutally slain in Chicago bathtub." Pantagraph, December 10: 1.People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1954. 33165 (Supreme Court of Illinois, September 23).People of the State of Illinois v William Heirens. 1995. 1-90-2240 (Appellate Court of the State of Illinois, March 15).Priddy, Gladys. 1945. "Slain ex-WAVE a friend to all, roomate says." Chicago Tribune, December 14: 3.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We wanted to pick the brain and run down memory lane with Bloomington Pantagraph writer Jim Benson. After 40+ years as a reporter and the last 17 following the Illinois State Redbirds, he has great memories.

Eliot discusses why the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole altercation doesn't surprise him, Randy Reinhardt -- Redbird football beat writer for the Pantagraph -- joins to preview UNI vs Illinois State, and Scotty Richy from the News-Gazette in Champaign tells us why the Fighting Illini may beat the Hawkeyes this weekend. Tune in!

In August of 1993, a 22-year-old college student in Illinois was found dead in her apartment, strangled and stabbed with a pair of scissors. With numerous potential suspects in the realm of possibly, one was convicted. But was he really behind it? Or was it someone else all along? This is the story of Jennifer Lockmiller. BONUS EPISODES patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES 1. Herald Review: https://herald-review.com/news/local/25-years-after-jennifer-lockmiller-of-decatur-was-murdered-her-killer-remains-a-mystery/article_8714a8b7-7766-5de2-8afc-1c5e85364899.html 2. The Pantagraph: https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/73322703/?terms=jennifer%20lockmiller&match=1 3. Herald and Review: https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/92251959/?terms=jennifer%20lockmiller&match=1 4. The Pantagraph: https://www.newspapers.com/image/73322865 5. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21530505/jennifer-lockmiller 6. Herald and Review: https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/77289909/?terms=%22jennifer%20lockmiller%22&match=1 7. The National Registry of Exonerations: https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3018 8. Alan Beaman's Appeal: https://npr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/legacy/sites/wglt/files/201912/BeamanOpinion191217.pdf 9. The Forensic Examiner: https://www.all-about-psychology.com/support-files/wrongful-conviction-of-alan-beaman.pdf 10. Rock River Current: https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2021/09/22/day-by-day-rockford-resident-alan-beaman-marks-milestone-in-life-after-1995-wrongful-conviction/ 11. Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-08-18-9408180052-story.html 12. Herald and Review: https://www.newspapers.com/image/479329140 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In September 2020, Pantagraph city reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry founded the "Long Story Short" podcast. The idea was to inform Central Illinois readers of all the latest news in Bloomington-Normal, Decatur, and Charleston-Mattoon. After 70 episodes and countless hours recording, laughing, and talking about the news, co-hosts Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer are saying a final goodbye to this rendition of "Long Story Short" podcast. Watznauer and Henry discuss professional developments in their career and reflect on past episodes of the podcast, goofs, and gags. In the coming weeks Lee Enterprises will begin revamping the podcast, so stay tuned for future episodes! Music by Podington Bear.Support the show: https://thesouthern.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lon and Derek are joined by The Pantagraph's Jim Benson, who details Illinois State firing Dan Muller, and what went wrong for the former ISU great. Later, the guys discuss when the MLB lockout might end, and if the Cardinals should sign Albert Pujols.

Many of the most memorable sports stories from central Illinois in the past 40 years can be attributed to this man - Randy Kindred. A towering but soft-spoken man from Atlanta, Illinois. He's served as a sports writer and editor-in-chief at The Pantagraph, a major newspaper in Illinois. In this episode, we talked about how Randy wound up at the Pantagraph, angry letters he's received from parents and fans, journalism tips & tricks, the most touching stories he's had the pleasure of covering, who he thinks are the best athletes from the area were in the past 40 years, a potential new book, and more!Thanks for an amazing 40 years with the Pantagraph, Randy. We look forward to reading all that you will write in the future!❤️Share this episode to support the Legendary Randy Kindred! 

The gals have found a cryptid they connect to! This week, Alex & Christie discuss the Enfield Horror Monster, which plagued the small town of Enfield, Illinois, in 1973. Was this an unknown creature? A Kangaroo? Or something else? Tune in to find out – and let us know if you think it's creepier than the Enfield Poltergeist! Need a distraction? We got you. As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops (and counting found in other provinces/locations),  please check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/ (https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/.) If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia & Lynn! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Oracl3 network: https://theoracl3network.com/ (https://theoracl3network.com/). Resources: · Wikipedia page – Enfield, Illinois · Cryptid Wiki page – Enfield Horror · Reading Eagle article – “Monster is Pooh-Poohed” – by Chris Dettro, Copley News Service – August 22nd, 1973. · The Villagers Voice – “The Enfield Horror” – by Villagers Voice – May 1st, 2019. · Herald and Review article – “Former City Man Believes in Monsters” – author unknown – May 15th, 1973. · Dog Care website – “What Dog Breeds Have Five Toes on their Hind Legs?” - by Kat Walden – no date listed. · YouTube video – “The Enfield Horror & The Xorn” – uploaded by user ‘My Side of the Laundry Room' – on April 27th, 2021. · Medium article – “Strangers in the Night” – by Chris Darkes – July 30th, 2015. · Bella Online website – “The Enfield Horror” – by Deena Budd – no date listed. · The Pantagraph article – “Ohio Man May Hold Key to Enfield Monster Epic” – no author listed – May 16th, 1973

On today's episode, you'll hear from Dave Mouser, the next superintendent at District 87 in Bloomington. Plus, a Chestnut Health Systems expert helps you navigate conversational landmines on Thanksgiving. And we'll unpack what potential new owners of The Pantagraph could mean for local journalism.

A lifer of The Pantagraph and Illinois State Redbirds reporter Jim Benson joins Billiken Babble to talk about the Redbirds, the Cancun Challange, and what it was like to cover Francis Okoro as a high school student-athlete!

Bruce, Tam and Lesley discuss alternative suspect Isaac "Ike" Gaston. Isaac “Ike” Gaston was a dead ringer for Gutierrez's composite, and he lived within a mile of the crime. He also had a long criminal history spanning some 40 years which included violence - such as assault, burglary, robbery, and sexual misconduct with a minor. Even while Gaston was awaiting sentencing for another charge in county jail, he assaulted four correctional officers in a vile way. 10 years ago, we only had Isaac's picture, and no other information. But thanks to a few social media leads, we learned his name and later discovered his identity, and subsequent police reports related to tips for Gaston. As for how he was cleared of the murder, that's anyone's guess. Tune in to Season 3 of Snow Files when we explore alternative suspects that were never revealed at the trial. Music Credits: Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Ghosts Everywhere, Experia YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music) Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers The Lone Woodlouse - Rachel K. Collier Support Documents Leads: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-25-A.pdf (25-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-27-A.pdf (27-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-29-A.pdf (29-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-34-A.pdf (34-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-107-A.pdf (107-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-160-A.pdf (160-A) Newspaper Articles: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/Newspaper-Gaston-1973-1994.pdf (Pantagraph 1973-1994) Graphics: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/Graphics.pdf (Route from N. and S. Roosevelt to Clark Oil & Gutierrez Composite Compared to Gaston (1989)) Support this podcast

Isaac “Ike” Gaston was a dead ringer for Gutierrez's composite, and he lived within a mile of the crime. He also had a long criminal history spanning some 40 years which included violence - such as assault, burglary, robbery, and sexual misconduct with a minor. Even while Gaston was awaiting sentencing for another charge in county jail, he assaulted four correctional officers in a vile way. 10 years ago, we only had Isaac's picture, and no other information. But thanks to a few social media leads, we learned his name and later discovered his identity, and subsequent police reports related to tips for Gaston. As for how he was cleared of the murder, that's anyone's guess. Tune in to Season 3 of Snow Files when we explore alternative suspects that were never revealed at the trial. Music: YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music) Theme Song: Black Moons, The 126ers Displaced, Robert Ruth Support Documents Leads: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-25-A.pdf (25-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-27-A.pdf (27-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-29-A.pdf (29-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-34-A.pdf (34-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-107-A.pdf (107-A) http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/L-160-A.pdf (160-A) Newspaper Articles: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/Newspaper-Gaston-1973-1994.pdf (Pantagraph 1973-1994) Graphics: http://www.docs.snowfiles.net/S3-EP40-The-Twin-Blue-Line/Graphics.pdf (Route from N. and S. Roosevelt to Clark Oil & Gutierrez Composite Compared to Gaston (1989)) Support this podcast

Happy October! In this week's episode of 'Long Story Shor' reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer discuss The Pantagraph's behind-the-scenes look at Rivian's production facility in Normal, how many Illinoisan face evictions when the moratorium is lifted Saturday and the last effects of COVID-19 in schools and sports. Plus, Miller Park Zoo's newest resident — Chumu, 17-year-old DeBrazza's monkey — gets a friendly welcome. For more on any of the stories mentioned, visit pantagraph.com, jg-tc.com or herald-review.com to get the full scoop. To read more, head on over to any of our three websites: herald-review.com, jg-tc.com and pantagraph.com where you can check out subscription information and consider supporting local journalism. Music by Podington Bear.Support the show: https://thesouthern.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connect Transit gave more than a million rides during the pandemic. The head of the board for Bloomington Normal's bus system says that alone makes the case transit is a community must have as ridership rises again. Plus, progress to rework the Pantagraph building into a transfer center.Racial violence. Family trauma. The price of security. It's pretty heady stuff for a comic book movie. Scott Jordan is one-half of WGLT's Psych Geeks team -- dissecting the release of Marvel's "Black Widow" and its place in the always changing popular culture. Blues Traveler plays the Corn Crib. Jon Norton has the interview about the group's early dreams and new realities.

In response to the school board mtg last week, I felt compelled to dispel some myths about Critical Race Theory and the 1619 project as a part of the k-12 curriculum. Brandon is a teacher at Bloomington High School who wrote a great piece in the Pantagraph and was willing to connect. The result is our conversation. Brandon Thornton: My thoughts on the D87 school board mtg

Georgia Tann si occupa di adozioni, ma i bambini che consegna sono in realtà sottratti raggirando le famiglie originali. Un crimine durato anni, che ha posto le fondamenta del moderno sistema di adozioni americano. Seguici anche su: YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/channel/UCSccnE9-Y9PfJC2thw-vgtg FACEBOOK https://facebook.com/mentecast/ INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/mentecast SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/6rEXAE1nfxmfdzY9dtFYO7 iTUNES https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/mentecast/id1458522809? SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/user-613167048 TWITTER https://twitter.com/mentecast FONTI: Black Market Adoptions in Tennessee https://repository.uchastings.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1428&context=hwlj "The Baby Thief" di Barbara Bisantz Raymond https://www.ibs.it/baby-thief-libro-inglese-barbara-bisantz-raymond/e/9781844546947 Il giudice Camille Kelley https://www.insider.com/georgia-tann-tennessee-children-home-society-survivors-speak-out-2019-12 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-08-20-vw-882-story.html Ada Gilkey e le pubblicità di Natale https://books.google.it/books?id=3b5VDgAAQBAJ&pg=PT90#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28776931/1937-12-15-georgias-christmas-baby/ Testimonianza di molestie - The Pantagraph, 23 giugno 1991 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41529379/adoption-scandal-tangles-twins-lives/ Articoli https://allthatsinteresting.com/georgia-tann Eugenetica e opposizione all'adozione https://pages.uoregon.edu/adoption/topics/eugenics.htm Joan Crawford e le grucce di metallo https://www.theguardian.com/film/2008/may/25/biography.film Il primo caso di Rose Harvey http://ltc4940.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-hollywood-baby-snatcher.html Blank slate, citazione http://www.fosterful.com/2017/10/ Ric Flair rapito da Georgia Tann https://nypost.com/2017/06/17/this-woman-stole-children-from-the-poor-to-give-to-the-rich/ Alma Sipple e sua figlia https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-08-20-vw-882-story.html Bambini dei migranti dati in adozione https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/oct/30/adoption-separated-migrant-children-pro-lifers-deep-disrespect-for-maternity https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/deported-parents-may-lose-kids-adoption-investigation-finds-n918261 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/27/us-mexico-border-family-separations-parents-contacted-court

Good morning everyone! This week Reporters Kelsey Watznauer sat down with Central Illinois health reporter, Lyndsay Jones, to talk about her role since joining The Pantagraph team. Stay tuned to this week's ending conversation when Watznauer, Jones, and Pantagraph reporter Sierra Henry discuss a historical piece Henry wrote about Steak 'n Shake, founded in Normal in 1934. Music by Podington Bear.Support the show: https://thesouthern.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists, including updates on in-person learning for Mattoon, Bloomington, and Normal schools. In this week's section of community news, Watznauer and Henry discuss interesting products made in Central and Southern Illinois. To read more on any of the stories mentioned in Long Story Short, visit The Pantagraph, the Herald & Review and the Journal-Gazette/Times Courier. Music by Podington Bear.Support the show: https://thesouthern.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield News-Leader reporter Wyatt Wheeler (Missouri State) hosts the second episode of the Missouri Valley Beat. The podcasts has a focus on Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball. Wheeler is joined by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier writer Nick Petaros (Northern Iowa), Off the Inbound host Nick Schultz (Loyola), Southern Illinoisan writer Todd Hefferman (Southern Illinois), Times of Northwest Indiana writer Paul Oren (Valparaiso) and The Pantagraph writer Jim Benson (Illinois State).

Baker and Vance start two-a-days with previewing the Evansville Purple Aces and the Illinois State Redbirds. They are also joined by Jim Benson from The Pantagraph to dive deeper into Valley Hoops.

Pet adoptions are at an all-time high according to officials of Central Illinois adoption centers. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, and Democratic challenger Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan debated this week over health care, police reform and the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. A former carrier of The Pantagraph wrote a concert march for the newspaper. Hear about these stories and more in this week's episode of Long Story Short. Leave a review and rating to let staff know you are enjoying this podcast! Subscribe to Long Story Short for free at Apple Podcasts/iTunes and Spotify. Share this podcast on social media and feel free to tag The Pantagraph, Herald & Review and Journal/Gazette-Times Courier. Find Analisa Trofimuk on Twitter as @AnalisaTro and Sierra Henry as @pg_sierrahenry. Music by Podington Bear. Support the show: https://thesouthern.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's News: Satanists claim abortion is a ‘religious ritual’ After declaring abortion a “religious ritual” earlier this year, the Satanic Temple is suing an advertising company for refusing to place its pro-abortion billboards in Arkansas and Indiana. On Monday, the satanic group announced its lawsuit against Lamar billboard company, accusing it of religious discrimination and a breach of contract. The Satanic Temple said it wants to put up eight billboards that advertise its “abortion ritual” near pro-life pregnancy centers in Indiana and Arkansas. According to the satanic group, the company rejected its ad designs for being “misleading and offensive. Legislation introduced to restrict abortion funding On Sept. 23, 2020, Oklahoma Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe proposed The Women’s Public Health And Safety Act, which would allow states to exclude abortion businesses from receiving Medicaid payments. The bill would reverse a current law that requires states to allow any qualified provider to take part in the state Medicaid program. According to Students for Life of America, Planned Parenthood could be heavily hit if the bill is signed into law. Over three years, the abortion corporation received more than $1 billion in Medicaid reimbursements. The current ratio of federally qualified healthcare providers to Planned Parenthood businesses in the united states is 28 to 1, according to Students for Life. Women do not need Planned Parenthood. Undocumented teen aliens may get abortions Federal officials announced on Tuesday a new policy that will make it possible for undocumented teenage immigrants in federal custody to procure abortions, after nearly three years of litigation with the ACLU regarding the matter. In a memorandum released on Tuesday, The Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said that staff and providers with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) would not “obstruct or interfere” with abortions or abortion counseling of “unaccompanied alien children.” But the policy also provides for opt-outs for religious providers and clarifies that federal funds cannot be used for legal petitions, if a judicial bypass of state law regarding parental consent is requested. College coach forced out for Biblical statement A former Illinois State University football coach said his sudden departure from the program last week came after some players were offended by a sign he posted on his office door that read: “all lives matter to our lord & savior Jesus Christ." Kurt Beathard, the son of former National Football League quarterback and General Manager Bobby Beathard, was in his third season as offensive coordinator and quarterback coach for the Redbirds when it was announced last Wednesday that he was no longer part of the program. Beathard, who was in his second stint with the school after taking time off during his wife’s battle with cancer, told The Pantagraph daily newspaper that his sudden departure from the program came after he posted the sign on his office door.

Lee Enterprises is launching a new podcast, “Long Story Short.” Each week, reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry will give brief overviews of notable stories written by Lee Enterprises’ Central Illinois journalists. Long Story Short will be available on Apple podcasts and at the Pantagraph, the Herald & Review and the Journal-Gazette/Times Courier. Episodes will be posted at 10 a.m. every Saturday. The first episode will air on Saturday, September 26. Support the show: https://thesouthern.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Reinhardt, who covers Illinois State football for The Pantagraph newspaper, joins podcast host Mike McFeely to talk about the Redbirds' FCS quarterfinal playoff game against North Dakota State this Saturday. Reinhardt says he doesn't sense fatigue in Reinhardt or the Redbirds despite a grueling last few weeks.

Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez go around the country to preview every game in the first round of the FCS playoffs:Mike Gegenheimer of Houma Today on Nicholls St. (10:25)Tom Miller of the Grand Forks Herald on North Dakota (12:46)Randy Reinhardt of the Pantagraph on Illinois State (17:28)John Bednarowski of the Marietta Daily Journal on Kennesaw State (25:19)Damichael Cole of the Philadelphia Inquirer on Villanova (28:29)Jim Nelson of the Waterloo Courier on Northern Iowa (33:06)Steve Edelson of the Asbury Park Press on Monmouth (36:44)Each correspondent informs us how the team they cover looks entering the playoffs and makes a pick against the spread. Some of the matchups did not have beat writers available to talk, so Colter Nuanez does his best to fill us in on the situation surrounding those matchups.Connect with Ryan and Colter on social media: Twitter and Instagram: @1029ESPNTwitter: @gusTootell and @Colter_NuanezInstagram: @rtootell and @cnuanezConnect with our national correspondents on Twitter:@Mike_Gegs@tommillergf@Pg_Reinhardt@jbednarowski@DamichaelC@Nelley13@steveedelsonapp

Ryan Tootell and Colter Nuanez keep their Vegas eye on the Big Sky. They have padded wallets a little after last week's picks, and they return to give you the best Big Sky betting coverage in the United States. They also welcome Randy Reinhardt from The Pantagraph in Illinois to talk about #11 Illinois State at #4 South Dakota State, the biggest game at the FCS level (38:31).Connect with Ryan and Colter on social media: Twitter and Instagram: @1029ESPNTwitter: @gusTootell and @Colter_NuanezInstagram: @rtootell and @cnuanez

Craig opens the show with a recap of his accidentally ISU student like weekend. Later, Craig talks to New York Times journalist Kashmir Hill about her experience reading through a 400 page "secret consumer report" about herself. Kate Browne makes an appearance to help promote the upcoming TedXNormal event later this monthly. But first, Craig chats with Justin Boyd about his great piece in the Pantagraph. All that with a few of Craig's favorite "news" stories mixed in!

Craig opens the show with a recap of his accidentally ISU student like weekend. Later, Craig talks to New York Times journalist Kashmir Hill about her experience reading through a 400 page "secret consumer report" about herself. Kate Browne makes an appearance to help promote the upcoming TedXNormal event later this monthly. But first, Craig chats with Justin Boyd about his great piece in the Pantagraph. All that with a few of Craig's favorite "news" stories mixed in!

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Health Editor Paul Swiech about his breast cancer awareness package in Saturday’s Pantagraph, including a profile of cancer survivor Andrea Kane.Paul discusses risk factors for breast cancer, how Andrea leaned on her workout family during treatment, what anyone can learn from her “quiet strength,” a Monday end-of-life planning event and the latest on vaping.ListenMusic by Sappheiros

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer about McLean County Unit 5 schools, starting with the Normal-based district’s long-standing transportation woes.Kelsey discusses why Unit 5 has so much trouble getting students to school, where those problems originated and what changes may be on the horizon.Plus: the search for a superintendent, adding lacrosse at the high-school level, a WorldSkills finalist and Normal West High’s 25th birthday celebration.ListenMusic by Sappheiros

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Sports Editor Randy Kindred about the Chicago Bears, starting with his Sunday column on Pantagraph alum Will Larkin and the Chicago Tribune’s 100 Best Bears series. Randy discusses how he chose to write about Larkin, his favorite eras of Chicago Bears history, how common Bears fandom is in Central Illinois and the paper’s different approaches to pro, college and high school sports.ListenMusic by Sappheiros

Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer interviews Government Reporter Derek Beigh about his Sunday story on the McLean County Museum of History’s project to preserve early negatives from The Pantagraph, many of which will be published for the first time this week.Derek discusses how these negatives have withstood the test of time, what the museum and its partners have done to bring them back to life and how historians the world over can access them online starting Wednesday.ListenMusic by Sappheiros

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Health Editor Paul Swiech about his Sunday story on the link between mass shootings and mental illness, a national conversation again after August massacres in El Paso and Dayton. Paul discusses how closely the issues are linked; what we lose by stigmatizing mental illness; tips for those who struggle with mental illness or have loved ones who do; and how stereotypes and easy explanations can fall short. ListenMusic by Sappheiros

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about the new semester at Illinois State University, kicking off Aug. 19 in Normal.Lenore discusses how to steer clear of move-in days; what’s new with Bone Student Center and other ISU facilities; and the latest ‘Explore with Lenore.’Music by SappheirosListen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Sportswriter Bruce Yentes about his weekly motorsports column, including Friday’s on the Prairie Dirt Classic, one of the nation’s biggest dirt late model races, this weekend in Fairbury.Bruce discusses what defines dirt late model racing, how amped the local community gets for the classic and how he finds ideas for weekly features.Music by SappheirosListen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about “Explore with Lenore,” a new series that spotlights the beautiful and diverse outdoor environments of Central Illinois.Lenore discusses what she loves about the first three destinations featured in the series, how she approaches such a personal assignment and what she’s working on to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing this week.Music by SappheirosListen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Bill Kemp, librarian at the McLean County Museum of History, about the downtown State Farm building hours after the company announced that community institution will be razed.Bill discusses how the building was built over four stages and several years; what it’s meant to the company, Bloomington-Normal and places beyond; and what lies ahead for the downtown district where the museum also sits.Music by SappheirosListen

Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer interviews Government Reporter Derek Beigh about electric car adoption, a one-time Twin City priority that’s slowed but may emerge again under Rivian.Derek discusses the ambitious origins and decline of the EVTown initiative, how Rivian fits into the local market and what to expect from the future of electric automotive technology.Music by SappheirosListen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about motorcycle safety, a critical focus for riders and other drivers during the warm summer riding months.Lenore discusses how smart practices and classes can help motorcycle riders increase their chances of staying safe, what other drivers should keep in mind when they see one and the trauma of riders hurt on the highway.Music by SappheirosListen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Reporter Kevin Barlow about his Sunday story on State Farm’s Heritage Unit, a treasure trove of Bloomington-Normal and insurance history tucked away at corporate headquarters.Kevin discusses the former archaeologist who runs the unit, what curiosities lurk inside and why it’s important for a company to document its history.Music by SappheirosListen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Health Editor Paul Swiech about his Saturday story on Camp Limberlost, an educational summer camp for selected fourth through sixth grade students in Bloomington-Normal.Paul discusses what the camp tries to teach kids, how it’s persisted for nearly 90 years and what it can show adults about being part of their community.Music by SappheirosListen

Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer interviews Government Reporter Derek Beigh talk about his Sunday story on renewable energy as wind and solar development continue to be hot topics in Illinois.Derek discusses the latest on McLean County’s wind and solar farms, legislation that could have a big impact on the industry’s future and what to expect as the General Assembly heads into overtime this weekend.Music by SappheirosListen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about her upcoming story on boating safety, a hot topic as Central Illinois takes to the water for Memorial Day weekend and beyond.Lenore shares tips to stay safe, the consequences of reckless behavior on lakes and rivers and her experiences as a longtime kayaker and instructor.ListenMusic by Sappheiros

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Higher Education Reporter Lenore Sobota about her Sunday story on the McLean County Interfaith Alliance, a local organization that promotes religious freedom and tolerance.Lenore discusses how the group came together following the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, the projects it’s taken on in addition to being a support through tragedy and how the alliance is still growing.ListenMusic by Sappheiros

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny and Steve Vogel about their new book, “The Unforgiven: The Untold Story of One Woman’s Search for Love and Justice.”Edith and Steve discuss why they wrote a book about the 2003 drownings at Clinton Lake, how it differs from other true-crime books and why the genre has proved popular — as with Steve’s previous book, “Reasonable Doubt.”No Podagraph episodes will publish next week.ListenMusic by Sappheiros

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her ongoing coverage of the trial of Kirk Zimmerman, who’s accused of killing his ex-wife in Bloomington in 2014.Edith discusses the state and defense each resting their case this week, with closing arguments expected Thursday, and what to expect from deliberations and a possible sentencing.No Podagraph episodes will publish next week.Listen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Legal Affairs and Courts Reporter Edith Brady-Lunny about her ongoing coverage of the trial of Kirk Zimmerman, who’s accused of killing his ex-wife in Bloomington in 2014.Edith discusses this week’s proceedings, including a timeline of Zimmerman’s location around the time his ex-wife was killed and cell tower data that places him for a suspected gun purchase, with a possible conclusion next week. There will be no regular Podagraph episode this week.Listen

Government Reporter Derek Beigh interviews Education and Public Safety Reporter Kelsey Watznauer about her Sunday story on school safety, a long-standing concern for local districts in sharper focus under a new state law.Kelsey discusses how McLean County schools are ahead of the curve on safety, how their approaches differ for active shooters and what they’re still trying to improve with more communication and school resource officers.Music by SappheirosListen

Remixed, Re-editedEpisode 3. Justin NewmanIn February of 2008, an Illinois woman discovered a large fire blazing away in her husband’s personal garage. She called 911 and prompted  the response of local Illinois police officers and firefighters. Their initial findings lead them to believe that a freak accident involving a 3-ton hydraulic jack and a large, diesel fueled truck caused the death of  her  husband. But upon further investigation, they quickly discovered that the fire was no freak accident, and that the badly burnt body they recovered from the scene was not the man they were led to believe it was.Sources: CaseText.com,NBCNews, NBC Chicago, Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the Daily Herald, Northwest Herald, Southern Illinoisian, Kenosha News, the Pantagraph, Chicagoist.com, Carmitimes, Lake County Journal, FindaGrave.com, Capital Gazette, Ocala.com

YESTERDAY’S NEWS -- Tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges told from historic newspapers in the golden age of yellow journalism... A Bad Year For The Crabbs Episode 274 tells the tragic story of the Crabb family of Delavan, Illinois. One minute, they were well-respected bankers, pillars of the community. But the aftermath of a tragic death in the family mansion led to charges of manslaughter, perjury, and embezzlement, and another untimely death. Culled from the historic pages of the Bloomington, Illinois, Pantagraph and other newspapers of the era. *** A creation Of Pulpular Media Support your favorite podcaster at www.patreon.com/truecrimehistorian. Just a dollar a month reserves your bunk at the safe house and access to exclusive content and whatever personal services you require. ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire. *** Opening theme by Nico Vitesse. Some music and sound effects licensed from podcastmusic.com. Closing theme by Dave Sams and Rachel Schott, engineered by David Hisch at Third Street Music. Media management by Sean R. Jones Production assistance by Emily Simer Braun Richard O Jones, Executive Producer

It's a nationwide issue weighing on police departments of all sizes: the lack of good, qualified applicants when police chiefs seek to hire officers. Salary concerns, public scrutiny, the inherent dangers, long hours and the need for wholehearted commitment are just a few factors stressing the profession. And there's more. To get a handle on it, we talk with an expert and visit with police officials who recently changed their own agency's hiring approach expressly to turn things around. Did it work? (Oh, and after the serious talk, we have a few more names to add to our ongoing list of Best Fictional Mayors.) Show notes: ADDED 12/4/17, crazy New Zealand police recruitment video - https://youtu.be/f9psILoYmCc Hartford Courant, "Lack of Qualified Applicants Forced Delay in Adding Cops to City Force" - http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-police-classes-20170127-story.html Washington Post (2006), "Police Finding it Hard to Fill Jobs" - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/26/AR2006032600995.html The Forecaster, "Call for help: Southern Maine police department jobs going vacant" - http://www.theforecaster.net/call-for-help-police-department-jobs-going-vacant/ The Balance, "Why Police Departments are Facing Recruitment Problems" - https://www.thebalance.com/why-police-departments-are-facing-recruitment-problems-974771 Governing, "WANTED: Police for Hire, Minorities Encouraged" - http://www.governing.com/columns/smart-mgmt/gov-police-hiring-recruitment-minorities.html The Pantagraph, "Challenge remains in hiring minority, female police officers" - http://www.pantagraph.com/news/challenge-remains-in-hiring-minority-female-police-officers/article_36979ced-346a-53a9-9ede-c8c2e37872a0.html Burlington, NC recruitment video - http://burlingtonnc.gov/1126/Employment-Opportunities Police Foundation, "Recruiting, Selecting, and Retaining Law Enforcement Officers" - https://www.policefoundation.org/recruiting-selecting-and-retaining-law-enforcement-officers/ Southern City (2016), "Rebuilding Trust: Law Enforcement Leaders, Legislators Talk Modern Issues with Police and Public" - https://www.nclm.org/programs-services/publications/southern-city/2016/2016-09/Pages/RebuildingTrust.aspx#.WhxThSNzKUl Mayor Lenny - http://ghostbusters.wikia.com/wiki/Mayor_Lenny

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, a political history professor who correctly predicted every presidential election since 1984 gives us his formula and his 2016 prediction for the White House. Police address the clown craze. The first birthing center promising a less expensive form of delivery is set to open in Bloomington-Normal. An Illinois Wesleyan alum who played with Jack Sikma, worked with Ben Carson and worked for the San Diego Chargers share stories during Wesleyan's homecoming week. Plus, a longtime Pantagraph photographer offers tip on how to become a shutterbug.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben.                 Mike Before Click here for the full written transcript of this episode Mike, pictured above at over 400 pounds, is interviewed in this episode...scroll down to the bottom of this post to see what Mike looks like now! In this October 20, 2010 free audio episode: getting rid of a stubborn gut, combining strength with endurance training, and how to lose over 220 pounds. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Justclick here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: How To Lose 220 Pounds In today's featured topic, I interview Mike, who originally asked a question in Podcast #108 (listen to that podcast by clicking here), and whose story is below (from Pantagraph.com). We talk in detail about how he lost the weight. Triathlete Mike Bernico isn't sure how much he weighed at his peak two years ago. His scale didn't go higher than 380, and the needle was pinned. "I was almost 400," guessed the technical analyst at State Farm Insurance Cos. He stood 5 feet, 10 inches tall and his waist was 50 inches around. Today, Bernico, 32, weighs 178 pounds as he prepares for the upcoming Tri Sharks Classic Triathlon at Comlara Park near Hudson on June 5. His body fat measures just 8.1 percent. His waist is 32 inches. Bernico made small lifestyle changes at first. "Like not having an entire pizza for dinner," he said with a smile. Better menus and portion control came next. At 330 pounds, he started strength training. He bought a recumbent bicycle trainer and started to spin his legs. His knee withstood the challenge. After a time, he bought a road bike and rode outside. By the end of 2008, he could go up to 60 miles at a time. That's when someone urged him to complete a triathlon, where participants are timed as they swim, bike and run. One of the fastest growing sports in America, participation grew by nearly 70 percent to nearly 1.1 million from 2006-2008, according to the Outdoor Foundation. USA Triathlon, the sports governing organization, had 53,000 members in 2004. That number is more than twice that today. Approached with the idea of being a triathlete, Bernico's response was, "No way." But he found a couch-to-5K (3.1 mile) training course that gradually ramps up running time and distance. He practiced swimming. He did a short triathlon in Sullivan in April 2009. Last June, he found himself on the shore of Evergreen Lake at Comlara Park with other triathletes ready to hit the water at the start of the Tri-Sharks Classic Triathlon, a sprint-distance race named after Bloomington's triathlon club. Athletes swim 600 yards, bike 12.5 miles and run 3.1 miles. McLean County is becoming a hub of triathlon and endurance sports in Illinois and the Midwest. The field of 600 fills up in a matter of minutes when registration opens several months before the event, said race director Colleen Klein. Bernico will be joined by his fiancée, Lana Fryer, 27, a Bloomington pharmacist, who will compete in her first triathlon. Mike Mikel of Bloomington also will do his first sprint triathlon. Mikel started bike riding and later added swimming and running to get back in shape before he turned 40. He signed up for the triathlon when he realized he was doing all three sports during workouts. "This (competing in triathlons) gives me another goal," said Mikel, who also is using triathlons as a way to raise money for The Children's Foundation of Children's Home + Aid, where he is a board member. (See the outdoor column on F-1.) The Children's Foundation will be title charity sponsor for the Tri Sharks Classic in 2011. As for Bernico, he plans to do an Olympic-distance race at the Evergreen International Triathlon July 17 at Comlara Park, where he placed fifth in his age group last year. Distances are doubled to 1,200 yards in the water, 25 miles on a bike and a 6.2 mile run. He also will compete at Steelhead, a half Ironman in Bentown Harbor, Mich., at the end of July. In 2011, he plans to complete an Ironman triathlon, which many consider the most grueling athletic test of all. The race tests the limits of physical endurance with a swim of 2.4 miles, a bike competition of 112 miles and a marathon distance run of 26.2 miles. Competitors must complete the entire 140.6 miles in 17 hours. Bernico, who blogs at http://iron-path.blogspot.com, weighs and logs everything he eats now. Those small healthy changes have led to a diet without processed foods. "I'm very careful," he said. Still, he exercises so much now he still loses weight even though he's eating a normal 3,000 calories a day. The irony amuses him. "I'll just have to eat more," he said, with a laugh. Perhaps more important than the weight loss is the attitude change that has accompanied his transition, he said. He's gone through tough times with a more positive outlook. "It's changed everything in my life," Bernico said. "It's brought a different perspective into things. 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First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code)         --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Listener Mike asks:  My question concerns the timing of weight workouts relative to endurance workouts. What is the correct timing for hitting the weights if on the same day as a swim, bike or run workout? Should a strength session fall immediately after a ride or swim or with a few hours between? Should they be avoided on long days all together and fall on easy and rest days? It seems that introducing a couple of sessions a week on top of a full SBR schedule would put one in a constant state of tearing down muscle fibers with little time between to rebuild/recover. Listener Mike asks: I gave up smoking almost 17 months ago. Then within one month of stopping smoking ballooned out to 93kgs...Predominantly in my gut..  still skinny legs and arms..The whole time i had been going to the gym atleast 4/5 a times week.. doing a class (pump/step/spin/combat each visit)...The weight didn´t move.. neither did my 7 month pregnant gut (101cm). How do i get rid of this last 5kgs from my gut and will i have to keep doing gym for the rest of my life like crazy to be at my former weight and bodyshape when i was a smoker. Mike asks: I'm a triathlete in my second year of triathlon training.  I've just completed my first 70.3 and I'm hoping to do a full next year.  I'm 5'10 and currently weigh 178 pounds.  I've been measured by the local university Exercise Phys lab at 8.1% body fat.  I'm self coached.  Three years ago I weighed over 400 pounds, and I've lost over 220 pounds eating right and exercising. My leg strength seems to be a big limiter.  My legs always give out before my lungs do.  I have great cardio fitness, with a VO2max of around 66 and a resting HR of 35.  However, my bike FTP is only around 235, which gives me a power to weight ratio of 2.9 W/Kg. I've been trying to address this by doing intervals at 90-100% of FTP for 10 to 20 minutes 1 to 2 times a week.  It helps, but I'm wondering if there is more I could be doing as the improvement is very slow going.  I've only gained about 15W on my FTP since January. Do you have a question for Ben? 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