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The McLean County Center for Human Services will take over operations of the county's walk-in crisis facility, if the County Board approves.

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.

McLean County has hired a new leader for its behavioral health initiatives and plans to outsource care of the mental health triage center in a reorganization that county officials think could save the county money long term.

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.

At an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) public information meeting on Wednesday, the public expressed approval of pavement resurfacing along the Route 9 corridor and accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists, but were wary of how long the projects will take to complete.

Heartland Community College officials hope a new agriculture complex will help address a worker shortage in the industry. The school broke ground Tuesday on a nearly 30,000-square foot facility that's intended to give students hands-on experience in various agriculture fields.

Abortion rights advocates gathered in downtown Bloomington to decry the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe vs. Wade.

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.

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.

Republican candidate for governor Richard Irvin met with law enforcement at a campaign stop in Bloomington on Friday as new polling shows him trailing party frontrunner Darren Bailey by double digits with less than three weeks before the primary election.