Podcasts about uptown normal

Hosts: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council  Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Nora Harrison: Office Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/ Topics: Carl's Ice Cream, Coldstone Creamery, Uptown Normal, Downtown Bloomington, Mexa Maya, Rader Family Farms, Ancho and Agave, Lil Beaver, Destihl Brewery, Pop-Up Chicken Shop

On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen visits downtown Bloomington and Uptown Normal with their respective mayors, climate change pushes armadillos further north and causing concern for central Illinois farmers, the jury foreman in the ComEd bribery trial explains how jurors arrived at four guilty verdicts, plus WGLT begins the first in its series profiling this year's McLean County history makers.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, April 25, 2023. You'll hear about efforts to bring a grocery store closer to the ISU campus. Plus, an interview with the curator of a show in Uptown Normal for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 7, 2023. You'll hear about Trail East and Trail West plans in Uptown Normal. Plus, how the expanded access to Narcan could impact McLean County.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 16, 2023. You'll hear about a Bloomington-based health care company that's laying off staff and selling some of its facilities. Plus, Lauren Warnecke visits the WELL Summit in Uptown Normal.

On today's episode, an insurance analyst predicts State Farm will be surpassed as the nation's top auto insurer, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses federal funding coming for infrastructure, plus some Bloomington-Normal college students push for a grocery store in Uptown Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. You'll hear about efforts to bring a grocery store to the Uptown Normal area. Plus, an interview with the administrator of the government-owned McLean County Nursing Home.

A group of Bloomington-Normal college students is trying once again to bring a grocery store to the Uptown Normal area.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. You'll hear about the new group that's formed to campaign for the Unit 5 referendum. Plus, a preview of a show now open at the University Galleries in Uptown Normal.

On today's episode, a community group organizes to support the Unit 5 tax referendum, two real estate agents explain why the McLean County commercial real estate market is so active, and an art exhibit in Uptown Normal demonstrates the cultural significance of landscaping and how it can be used to include and exclude.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. You'll hear about plans for a new restaurant in a high-profile space in Uptown Normal. Plus, the third and final story in WGLT's series about Bloomington-Normal's housing shortage.

On today's episode, the first of a two-part series on efforts to reform the beleaguered Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, a Unit 5 teacher claims the district is holding her hostage by rejecting her resignation and a long dormant part of Uptown Normal finally has a tenant.

A long dormant part of Uptown Normal finally has a tenant. The owner of Hacienda Leon in Bloomington will open another of those restaurants in One Uptown, on the circle.

Lauran Bryant painted the mural of a gnarled and craggy mulberry tree a dozen years ago when Uptown Normal was torn up and in the middle of a revitalization plan.

On today's episode, you'll hear some staycation ideas for central Illinois, if inflation has pinched your household budget. Plus, a preview of "Carmen" from MIOpera. And an iconic mural in Uptown Normal gets a visit from the artist who created it.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the two Democrats running for the Illinois House in the 91st House District, which includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. And a recap of Leah Marlene's Uptown Normal homecoming visit.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 18, 2022. You'll hear a recap of Leah Marlene Day in Uptown Normal. And a look at the Republican primary for the 105th House District seat, which includes parts of McLean County.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, April 21. The president of the AFSCME Local 1110 talks about the decision of its members to ratify a new contract with Illinois State University. Plus, a Town of Normal council member talks about the focus a new developer has for the Trail East and Trail West project in Uptown Normal.

The Normal Town Council held a special work session Monday to discuss progress on the long-planned $22.7 million Uptown Normal underpass project.

Hosts: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/ Guests: Zach Dietmeier: Senior Manager of Plant Communications, Rivian Site of the Week: Flex Spaces, MLK Business Park Job Openings: https://rivian.com/ Events: March 12: Uptown Normal's Spring Forward to New Beginnings https://www.visitbn.org/events/spring-forward-to-new-beginnings/ March 13th: March Opening at Wild Harvest Honey Farm in Heyworth, IL https://www.visitbn.org/events/march-opening/ March 13th: Adult Volunteer Meeting at Miller Park Zoo https://www.visitbn.org/events/zoo-adult-volunteer-meetings/ March 13th: Art Around You at The Children's Discovery Museum https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-around-you-exploring-contemporary-art-in-the-community-9/ March 13th: Saint Paddy`s Open Skate at Bloomington Ice Center https://www.visitbn.org/events/saint-paddys-open-skate-sponsored-by-metronet/ March 13th: Parents Night out Fundraiser for Sugar Creek Elementary https://www.visitbn.org/events/parents-night-out-fundraiser-for-sugar-creek-elementary/

On today's episode of Sound Ideas, you'll hear from Normal Mayor Chris Koos about developments in Uptown Normal. Heartland Community College discloses a computer systems breach. And WGLT courts reporter Edith Brady-Lunny follows an unusual development involving alleged looters in McLean County.

Last spring students at Illinois State University led a crowd of least 250 in a march through Uptown Normal to demand governments take action to fight climate change.  

Plans for improvements in Uptown Normal get a seal of approval. Plus, construction updates on an upcoming project on the Murray Baker Bridge in Peoria.

Hear why some services are ending early at UnityPoint Health in Pekin, and what could be trouble for a hotel in Uptown Normal. The latest news, weather, and sports headlines from the WMBD Newsroom serving Peoria/Bloomington, Illinois

Was Anita O’Day referring to Uptown Normal when she recorded “Let Me Off Uptown?” Probably not, but the question provides some fodder for discussion and the playing of Anita’s famous duet with trumpeter Roy Eldridge on this week’s Radio Munson. The exciting Buddy Rich band is also on Don’s playlist along with Chick Webb, Bobby Troup, and a new duet with vibraphonist Terry Gibbs and Bloomington-Normal pianist John Campbell.

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, we remember longtime WJBC voice Don Newberg, who died this past Tuesday. We also hear from Congressman Rodney Davis to hear some reaction to a protest outside his office in Uptown Normal, McLean county health department director Walt Howe talks about his pending retirement, and a St. Jude Board member takes us inside St. Jude children's hospital during our annual radiothon.

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, local officials aren't giving up hope that a buyer will emerge for the now-closed Mitsubishi Motors plant even after a reported deal fell through. The Fair Map amendment gets the boot. We'll hear from a leader of the citizen-led group. A critic for decriminalizing marijuana discusses the town's new policy for the drug. A local man shares the story of his brother gone missing in Vietnam as a Vietnam memorial tribute wall comes to Bloomington. Plus, a new music instructor at Illinois Wesleyan who has performed with some top celebrities performs in Uptown Normal this weekend.

Connect Transit general manager Andrew Johnson discusses the new route schedule during the Green A inaugural ride from Uptown Normal to Downtown Bloomington.

WJBC's Eric Stock takes a look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Bloomington's mayor goes on a rant online against a conservative blogger. We'll hear from both sides. The architect of Uptown Normal explains the plans included in Uptown 2.0. An Illinois Wesleyan professor studied the Tea Party and was a bit surprised by what she learned. A Democratic state lawmaker says the state's legislative mapping process is unfair. He's proposing a change. Plus, a local high school student overcomes a potentially deadly illness and his honored for his inspiration to others. #IllinoisWesleyan #UptownNormal