Long Story Short: Recent Episodes
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Each week reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry will give brief overviews of notable stories written by Lee Enterprises’ Central Illinois reporters.
Welcome to a special edition of "Long Story Short." We recorded this in April when we had more time, and we wanted to explain why we're going away ... for now (maybe).
We also wanted to give our dear friend Tim Cain the chance to talk about his illustrious career before he retires on June 1, 2024.
Please enjoy as D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Tim Cain give it one last go.
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news, featuring D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Olivia Jacobs. This week, the crew discusses:
- Rural broadband - Macon County deal, Logan County survey
- Girls flag football comes to IHSA
- Mattoon’s College signing day
- The Divine Nine: A look at Bloomington-Normal's Black fraternities and sororities
- Shirley and Wayne find love, again, at 88
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news, featuring D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Tim Cain. This week, the crew discusses:
- Aaron Rossi pleads guilty in federal mail, tax fraud case
- Hotel, apartments could fill Barnes Citizens Building
- Woodford, Livingston County farm families to appear in Super Bowl commercial
- Resale shops preparing for Coles County Habitat for Humanity ReStore closure
- McLean County sheriff, coroner seek to identify Jane Doe from 1982 with new genetic technology
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news, featuring D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Tim Cain. This week, the crew discusses:
- Trump remains on Illinois primary ballot for now,
- Wild serval finds Indiana home,
- Fights at Stephen Decatur Middle School,
- Central Illinois blood suppliers grapple with nationwide shortage,
- What's coming up Central Illinois (and other nonsense).
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. This week, Drew Zimmerman joins Kelsey Watznauer and D. Jack Alkire to discuss:
- Ice storm gave a rough start to the week
- Normal Mayor Chris Koos confirmed to Amtrak board
- Dozens of dogs washed for charity in Normal
- Feds are banning humorous electronic messages on highways
- The Bloomington Bison are skating into town
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. Olivia Jacobs and D. Jack Alkire welcome The Pantagraph photographer Clay Jackson to discuss the biggest stories of the week:
- Clayton Jackson, Photographer Extraordinaire
- Emerald Acres signs show coming businesses
- New magnet school named for Tuskegee Airman on schedule and under budget
- Extreme weather talk
- Annual Dr. Martin Luther King chess tournament and sportsmanship
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Welcome to a new season of "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. Kelsey Watznauer, D. Jack Alkire and Tim Cain discuss (mostly) the biggest stories of the week:
- New law adds e-cigarettes to indoor ban
- Decatur man wanted on animal cruelty charges
- Holiday DUIs
- Happy Noon Year
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. Kelsey Watznauer, D. Jack Alkire and Brendan Denison discuss some of the biggest stories of the week.
- Homeless for the Holidays
- Decatur finalist to receive millions in federal grant funds
- 140 year old building collapses over Xmas weekend
- Monticello Santa Parade and Polar Express
- 2023 reflections and a look to 2024
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. Kelsey Watznauer, D. Jack Alkire and Tim Cain discuss some of the biggest stories of the week.
- Vigil held, councils met about tent encampment in Bloomington
- Decatur couple's death now looks like murder-suicide, cops say
- YouthBuild McLean County brings 'new life' to Glenn Avenue home
- Delta Sigma Theta, Blue Cross Blue Shield see to vision needs of Decatur students
- Student Athlete turned entrepreneur encourages people to Stay Another Day
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. Kelsey Watznauer is back and joins D. Jack Alkire and Tim Cain to talk about the biggest stories of the week.
- Parachute plasma donation center opens in Charleston
- Illinois awarded funding for Route 9 improvement
- Eviction order issued for occupants of iconic Decatur mansion
- Livingston County judge abused discretion, appellate court rules
- Holiday festivities we’ve seen and covered
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. This week, Central Illinois editor in chief Allison Petty sits down with D. Jack Alkire and Tim Cain to discuss:
- Petition signed for Holy Trinity
- Opposition to potential Heritage Health move
- Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Luncheon
- Invest in Kids to sunset
- Firefighter Families and their feasts
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. This week, Analisa Trofimuk sits down with D. Jack Alkire and Tim Cain to discuss:
- State Legislation goings on
- McLean County inmates return from LaSalle
- Normal Marching Band to perform in London
- Veterans Day
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Service animals for vets
- PK UnKorked in Pontiac (and schnitzel)
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly newscast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news. This week, Olivia Jacobs and Drew Zimmerman join D. Jack Alkire to discuss:
- Dia de los Muertos at the McLean County Museum of History
- Macon County Coroner lays to rest unclaimed remains
- Update on COVID-19
- Decatur Genealogy Society
- Downs native competes in Forged in Fire
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly podcast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news with D. Jack Alkire, Tim Cain and Brenden Moore in for Kelsey Watznauer.
This week, the crew discusses:
- IL General Assembly's legislative veto session
- A fire at Miller Park Zoo
- A new historic marker in Bloomington
- Loose Serval in Decatur
- Flight nurses saving lives
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly podcast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news with D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer, and Analisa Trofimuk in for Tim Cain
This week, the crew talks about:
- Brush College Road issue in Decatur
- Snyders-Shriners 5K and Blake Meyer
- Macon County library crawl
- New stuff to play on in Bloomington-Normal
- FRIDAY THE 13TH. SPOOKY. SCARY. SKELETONS.
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Welcome back to “Long Story Short,” your weekly podcast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news with D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Tim Cain. The team is joined this week by Market President for Lee Enterprises Central Illinois - Charles Mems!
This week, the crew discusses:
- Charles's life and work in marketing for Lee Enterprises
- Deadly anhydrous ammonia spill in Effingham County
- Potential restructuring for the Catholic Diocese of Peoria
- Honorary street names in Decatur
- Paul "Short" Craig will retire...when he turns 99 in November
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Welcome back to “Long Story Short,” your weekly podcast from Lee Enterprises for all things Central Illinois news with D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Tim Cain.
This week, the crew discusses:
- Election Officials promise security
- Food Insecurity update on McLean County
- Operation Obstacle raises money and awareness for veteran suicide issues
- Mt. Zion Buddies program
- Breakfast burgers in the middle of nowhere, Illinois
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Welcome back to “Long Story Short,” your weekly podcast for all things Central Illinois news. This week, Jack, Kelsey and Tim are joined by Candace Summers of the McLean County Museum of History.
The crew discusses:
- the Cemetery Walk, hosted by the museum at Evergreen Cemetery;
- the Pretrial Fairness Act;
- “Fields of Gold,” a new documentary about Decatur legend A.E. Staley;
- Harvest season safety.
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short." Sorry we missed you last week, but we're back! McLean County School District Unit 5 superintendent Kristen Weikle joins Jack and Kelsey to talk the school year, and Tim helps guide us through some of the biggest stories of the week.
This week, the team discusses:
- The recent explosion at ADM on Sunday, Sep. 10
- More Than Pink Walk celebrating breast cancer survivors
- Meat Cutting competitions
- Runaway forklifts
- Interview with Dr. Weikle begins at 30:25
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Hi all! Welcome back! We had so much extra interview this week that we're giving you another "Long Story Short!"
Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing Executive Director of the McLean County Museum of History Julie Emig walk us through all the big projects coming up!
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly update on Central Illinois news. This week, Julie Emig, executive director for McLean County Museum of History, joins Kelsey Watznauer and D. Jack Alkire to discuss the biggest stories of the week.
This week, the crew discusses:
- Farm Progress show in Decatur
- DMV's new Skipping The Line initiative
- Labor Day in Central Illinois
- Mattoon High School football and its presence in the Midwest
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Welcome to a bonus clip that survived the cutting-room floor.
This one come to you from Taylor Vidmar at the Herald & Review.
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly update on Central Illinois news. This week, Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalist for the Midwest Analisa Trofimuk joins D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Tim Cain to talk about some of the biggest stories in the region.
This week, the crew discusses:
- Public Service Journalism at Lee
- Millikin Day of Service
- ISU professors consider union
- A heat wave rips through Central Illinois; our zookeepers pull out all the stops to keep the animals safe and cool; and other heat related issues.
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly update on Central Illinois news with D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Tim Cain!
This week, the crew discusses:
- Trump’s fourth indictment
- Vinnie Barbee and his Barbee-Q
- A new state law allows 4-H and FFA members to count their events toward school attendance.
- IWU professor’s new Harrison Ford snake
- Bloomington was the Trapeze Capital of the World
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly update on Central Illinois news. This week, Bloomington School District 87 superintendent Dave Mouser joins D. Jack Alkire and Kelsey Watznauer to talk about the upcoming school year and some of the biggest stories in Central Illinois.
Besides District 87, the crew discusses:
- Memorial Health layoffs
- Illinois Make-A-Wish Convoy
- Purple Heart Day
- Illinois State Fair (and corndog condiments)
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," your weekly update on Central Illinois news. Join D. Jack Alkire, Tim Cain and Kelsey Watznauer on this week's episode as they discuss:
- the new Atlanta coal mining museum,
- the fatal stabbing of a Decatur teen,
- the Back 2 School Alliance supply giveaway,
- a surprise proposal for the outgoing Miss Coles County,
- the third indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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This week on “Long Story Short,” Jack, Kelsey and Tim are joined by Brendan Denison to take you through some of Central Illinois' biggest stories of the week.
The team discusses:
- BloNo Beats and a new law for music venues;
- a 110-year prison sentence in a Bloomington murder;
- updates on Dennis Lab Schools;
- the historical marker for Simon Malone;
- a pop star and a foodie coming to Mattoon.
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Welcome to a bonus clip that survived the cutting-room floor!
This one comes to you from Donnette Beckett over at herald-review.com
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," bringing you the latest Central Illinois news. This week, the team is back to full strength and is joined by Illinois Press Association's reporter of the year - Tony Reid from the Herald & Review!
This week, the crew talks:
- Tony's career in journalism
- No Cash Bail provision upheld
- Shelby County dive team quits
- Mattoon Bagel-fest
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," bringing you the latest Central Illinois news. Kelsey's out on vacation, so D. Jack Alkire and Tim Cain are joined by Lee Enterprises Central Illinois's editor in chief, Allison Petty!
This week, the crew talks:
- Lake Decatur's centennial Lakefest
- Decatur Area Golf Open gets a name-change
- Akorn buildings sold
- FBI Springfield warns about fraudsters
- Dan Brady stepping away from politics
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," bringing you the latest Central Illinois news as we recover from a long Independence Day weekend.
This week, the team discusses:
- U.S. Supreme Court decisions have ripples across country
- Decatur man sentenced for Molotov cocktails
- Derecho storms and damage recovery
- Holiday wrap up and food talk
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," bringing you the latest Central Illinois news as we head into a long Independence Day weekend.
This week, the team discusses:
- air quality alerts and the ongoing Canadian wildfires;
- the Rural Patriot and fireworks display in Arthur;
- Amazon's legal trouble;
- a rock snake slithering through Douglas-Hart Nature Center.
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Welcome back to "Long Story Short," the weekly podcast from Lee Enterprises that's loaded with Central Illinois news.
On the pod this week, Jack, Kelsey and Tim are joined by Pantagraph intern reporter Charlotte Calmes!
Together the crew discusses:
- the Illinois Shakespeare Festival;
- alternatives being considered for Dennis Lab Schools;
- a curfew crackdown in Decatur;
- an Indigenous land acknowledgement at ISU;
- the Boxer with the longest tongue.
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Hello, hello, hello and welcome back to "Long Story Short," the weekly podcast wherein D. Jack Alkire and Kelsey Watznauer are joined by Drew Zimmerman to break down some of Central Illinois' biggest stories.
This week, the crew discusses:
- Bloomington approves $18.5M downtown housing development agreement
- Police accountability and body cameras
- Decatur schools closed because of structural issue
- Fit-2-Serve offering straight-from-the-garden farmers market in Mattoon
- Juneteenth celebrations
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Hello, hello, hello and welcome back to "Long Story Short," the weekly podcast wherein D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and Tim Cain break down some of Central Illinois' biggest stories.
This week, the crew discusses
- Secretary of State Giannoulias visits archives at the McLean County museum, promotes preservation
- Playhouse raffle vital to CASA’s efforts to protect local children
- D-Day and honoring World War II veterans
- Ameren's electrical pole recycling
- Saturdays on the Square and BloNo Beats
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Hello, hello, hello and welcome back to Long Story Short!
This week, the crew discusses:
- The Davenport apartment building that partially collapsed last weekend,
- Lee Enterprises' analysis of diversity and accountability among local law enforcement agencies,
- The Illinois state budget approved by the General Assembly this week,
- Gun violence in Central Illinois,
- Legislation to limit state level constitutional challenges in Illinois counties,
- Poppy Day and Memorial Day.
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Good morning and thanks for tuning in for another episode of "Long Story Short," where we recap and discuss Central Illinois news.
This week Jack, Tim and Kelsey discuss:
- The Illinois Attorney General's report exposing Catholic clergy who abused children in Illinois;
- Legislation that could give Illinois a new state flag;
- Sen. Dick Durbin's plan to help rural health care;
- Seat belt safety.
- Central Illinois' parks.
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Welcome back to Long Story Short! Kelsey, Jack and Tim are joined by Jonell Kehias to talk about some of the biggest stories in Central Illinois. This week includes:
- An update to last week's murder trial
- A shortage of pre-trial mental health services
- SCOTUS decision on raising pigs
- A new self-guided tour in Bloomington
- Upcoming summer events in BloNo
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Welcome back to another episode of Long Story Short as D. Jack Alkire, Kelsey Watznauer and guest reporter Mateusz Janik take you through the top stories of the week in Central Illinois from Lee Enterprises Journalists.
This week, the team discusses:
- ISU grad student Jonathan Chilaka receives life saving kidney transplant.
- Murder trial continues in spite of defendant's absence
- Veteran Mattoon school board president retires
- Visitors see Decatur "in a new light"
- Bloomington OK's liquor licenses for sales at farmers markets
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Welcome back to another episode of Long Story Short as D. Jack Alkire, Tim Cain and Kelsey Watznauer take you through the top stories of the week in Central Illinois from Lee Enterprises journalists.
This week, the team discusses:
- 'Crash after crash' on Interstate 55 started with blinding dust
- Fire safety and prevention in memory Nick Schwalbach
- Recognizing those lost on the job in Workers’ Memorial Day
- Book banning bill heads to Governor's desk
- Suspect arrested and charged in Bloomington PD shooting
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Welcome back to another episode of Long Story Short as D. Jack Alkire, Tim Cain and Kelsey Watznauer take you through the top stories of the week in Central Illinois from Lee Enterprises journalists.
This week, the team discusses:
- Warrensburg-Latham High School students learning how to share the road,
- A Danvers man indicted for murder in McLean County,
- Lake Land College and EIU partnering to help students return to college to finish their degrees,
- Bloomington's first step toward a Connect Transit hub downtown,
- An Iowa native turned German professor takes his students and a lesson on climate change on the road.
To read more about any of the stories mentioned this week, find our full reporting at pantagraph.com, herald-review.com and jg-tc.com. Subscribe to 'Long Story Short' for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.
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Welcome back to Long Story Short! Season 3 Episode 2 features our first guest, The Pantagraph's very own Olivia Jacobs. Olivia walks us through her weekly column Eats of the Week and joins Tim and Jack for the news discussion:
- Olympia High School solar panels catch fire
- Goddess of Mercy Minnie Vautrin honored in Secor
- Milikin University helps students connect with music professionals
- and a look at Cannabis Business in celebration of 4/20
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Welcome back to Long Story Short, revamped with new hosts and a new vibe. Join D. Jack Alkire, Tim Cain and Kelsey Watznauer for a look back on the top stories of the week in Central Illinois from Lee Enterprises journalists.
This week, the team discusses:
- Eastern Illinois University on the verge of a strike,
- McLean County Unit 5 school board reversing cuts after a successful tax referendum,
- McLean County prosecutor says a Bloomington officer-involved shooting was “justified,”
- Operation Cookie Share brings Decatur together to support troops overseas,
- Tornado advice from Chief Meteorologist Matt Holiner.
To read more about any of the stories mentioned this week, find our full reporting at pantagraph.com, herald-review.com and jg-tc.com. Subscribe to 'Long Story Short' for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.
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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!
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Good evening and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' podcast where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. This week we have a shortened version of the pod, but a lot of exciting and important updates.
Stories mentioned this week include fallen state trooper Todd Hanneken's name being added to the ISP memorial wall in Springfield; St. Teresa's Mark Ramsey named Herald & Review's Macon County Football Coach of the Year for the 8th time; and Bloomington Ward 1 Alderman Jamie Mathy announced his resignation.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' podcast where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. This week reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry talk about Decatur's PawPrint Ministry's newest comfort puppy: Story!
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Good evening and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' podcast where Lee Enterprises' reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer talk about the latest in Central Illinois news.
This week Henry and Watznauer discuss #MarchMadness and other updates in collegiate sports, as well as developments in local government, education and public safety.
Stay tuned to community news, where Henry and Watznauer highlight an Illinois Army National Guardsman who closed out his 45-year-career this week.
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Welcome back to another thrilling episode of 'Long Story Short' podcast where Lee Enterprises' reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer talk about the latest Central Illinois news. This week, Henry and Watznauer talk about exciting developments in men's college hoops and provide updates on two fatal shootings.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' podcast. This week reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer review the Russian invasion of Ukraine, local updates on Illinois' indoor mask mandate and more.
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Good evening and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' podcast where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' Journalists.
On this week's episode reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer give quick updates on school's mask policies.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another exciting episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises reporters. This week reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer talk about Valentine's Day plans, as well as the music lineup for the Super Bowl half-time show!
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We hope everyone is staying safe and warm following this week's winter storm! On this week's 'Long Story Short' podcast reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer talk about all things winter related, including an adorable story out of Decatur about the Scoville Zoo animals. Stay tuned for community news featuring Mattoon-area Girls Scouts!
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Good evening and welcome to another episode of Lee Enterprises' Long Story Short,' where we catch you up on this week's Central Illinois news. Much of the region woke up to a snowy Friday so we played meteorologist and broke down the weather outlook before moving into talk about housing initiatives and economic development.
We also have a few fun education stories, exciting sports updates and important public safety news, so strap in and let us tell you what happened!
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another episode of Lee Enterprises' 'Long Story Short' podcast where we recap the latest and greatest Central Illinois news. This week we had a lot going on, especially as we marked President Joe Biden's first year in office. Several of our reports take a look back on the past year, and a few key pieces of legislation that passed, or didn't.
We also have several pieces of government, business, education, and public safety related news, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises journalists. We had a lot going on this week, but some of the highlights included a business feature on Central Illinois blacksmiths as well as a story on a University High student creating a "pandemic time capsule."
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Good evening and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises journalists. We are back from our extended break during the holiday season, so sit back and relax as we give you all the details on what's going on in Bloomington, Decatur and Mattoon.
Stay tuned to our community news segment where we talk about an all-black house in Lincoln, IL that has gone viral on Facebook and TikTok for its unique update!
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It's that wonderful time of the year again where Lee Enterprises' reporters, photographers, and editors get to reflect on the past year and all the good, good stories they wrote. So, in this week's community news section of the 'Long Story Short' podcast, reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry share some of their favorite articles!
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Welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists! We're back after a short break for the holidays.
This week reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer discuss how Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington had to close its big cat house after a Sumatran tiger and four snow leopards began showing signs of COVID. Bloomington education reporter Connor Wood also joined the podcast to discuss Illinois State Report Cards and how local schools did.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. This week reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer discuss how Decatur city officials are pledging to better equip police to handle the rise in violent crimes in the city. Kelsey also gives a fun recap of the University of Illinois basketball season opener, which closed out with a win over Jackson State University.
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Happy November everyone! Remember the reason for the season: Mariah Carey said 'Goodbye Halloween' and 'Hello Christmas'!
Welcome back to another great episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. Today we'll be talking about a lawsuit filed by McLean County teachers over school mandated COVID rules and new Illinois state tax credits for electric vehicle manufacturing.
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Welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' reporters. This week reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer highlight new developments into the death investigation of Jelani Day, whose disappearance and death have sparked national attention and emotional please for information.
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Welcome back to another fun episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. This week reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer talk about hand-painted pianos popping up around Decatur, and the University of Illinois' homecoming weekend.
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It's spooky season once again and Lee Enterprises reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer are back with their Halloween favorites. Scary movies, chilling TV shows (watch at your own discretion), and more all featured in this week's episode of 'Long Story Short'.
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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.
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On this week's episode, reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer discuss the missing-person case turned death investigation of Jelani Day, an Illinois State University student who was missing for a month before authorities identified him as the person who was pulled from the Illinois River earlier this month.
They also talk homecoming week, the future of retail and history on the move.
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Long Story Short" where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists.
On this week's episode, reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer talk about upcoming theater performances and, of course, the highly anticipated launch of Rivian Automotive's first fully battery-electric truck!
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Welcome back to another episode of "Long Story Short" where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists.
On this week's episode, reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer discuss the Central Illinois newsrooms' project for the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and cover an abundance of business updates, including a new warehouse being constructed in Decatur, Texas Roadhouse opening in Bloomington and an expansive truck stop that could be headed for Normal.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists.
In this week's episode reporter Sierra Henry gives a quick update on missing Illinois State University grad student Jelani Day, the latest in Central Illinois Agriculture, Labor Day, and more.
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Good evening and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. In this week's episode reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry talk new vaccine and mask mandates and a local hospital enacting its internal disaster plan in response to a surge of patients.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to this week's episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. We had a pretty busy week with exciting developments in Bloomington-Normal, Decatur and Mattoon, including major business developments and the return of high school football.
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In this week's episode of 'Long Story Short' reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer break Gov. J.B. Pritzker's new COVID-19 mitigation mandates.
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Good evening everyone! We're missing our lovely co-host Kelsey Watznauer today, but Bloomington City Government Reporter Tim Eggert joined Sierra Henry this week to break down the latest CDC guidelines for masks. We also feature a great mix of COVID-related news and community features, business and more. To read more about any of the stories mentioned, head on over to pantagraph.com, herald-review.com and jg-tc.com.
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Where can you find the best bagels and hiking spots in Central Illinois? In this week's episode of 'Long Story Short' reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry preview the annual Bagel Fest in Mattoon and discuss columnist Lenore Sobota's top 10 hiking spots.
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Good evening and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists.
This week we invited Lee Enterprises' statehouse reporter Brenden Moore back to the pod to talk about his two-part investigation series into impact clean energy legislation could have on not-for-profit coal-fired plants.
Stay tuned to this week's community news in which reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry talk about upcoming concerts you don't want to miss out on this summer! Big names such as Wilco, Jason Isbell and Nelly are scheduled to perform at venues such as The Castle Theatre in Bloomington and Corn Crib stadium in Normal.
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Good evening and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises journalists. Happy Fourth of July, we hope everyone is getting ready to celebrate a safe and fun weekend! We're so excited to see all of our surrounding areas preparing for a wonderful fireworks show. In this week's episode we cover a lot of topics, including new laws going into effect this month and more! For more information on any of the stories mentioned visit our three websites: jg-tc.com, herald-review.com, and pantagraph.com.
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Good evening everyone! Thank you so much for tuning into this week's episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises journalists. Have your pets been struggling as you return back to work? Well, reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry have all the info you need on how to make the transition out of work from home easier on your furry friends. In this week's episode we go over the tips and tricks pet owners need to handle separation anxiety, which has increased in dogs and cats as humans return to their offices.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. In this week's episode reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry talk about the "song of summer" and everyone's favorite topic: cicadas and how many insects Central Illinois residents can expect to see emerging from the ground this year.
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Good evening everyone and welcome back to another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. Today is a special day as Illinois enters Phase 5 of the state's Restore Illinois reopening plan, lifting occupancy and social distancing guidelines. Instead of our regularly scheduled news coverage, reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry detail what changes people can expect from businesses, festivals, health care, education, and, of course, sports.
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Good evening everyone! We're back with another great episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. In this week's episode, reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry discuss Rivian Automotive delivery delays, legislative redistricting, and how to plan the perfect summer road trip.
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Good evening everyone! Thank you for tuning into another episode of 'Long Story Short' where we recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists. We had a huge week jam packed with amazingly in-depth stories across our three websites, pantagraph.com, herald-review.com, and jg-tc.com.
To help us break it all down, Bloomington Gov. Reporter Tim Eggert joined us to discuss an important three part series that ran across our three sites about farm nutrient runoff. Tune in later to hear recaps of redistricting, menthol cigarette bans, and remembering George Floyd a year after his murder.
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Good evening everyone! This week reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry give a sneak peak into an exciting Sunday story on festivals returning after a year of cancellations. What are your favorite summertime festivals? All stories and content can be found at pantagraph.com, herald-review.com, and jg-tc.com.
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Happy early Mother's Day everyone! Celebrate Mother's Day with us this week as reporters across our three newsrooms features stories with new mothers and plenty of adorable baby photos. This week reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry talk about all the cuteness available to readers while honoring all mothers.
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Good morning and happy May 1 everyone! We hope you are enjoying all of this lovely weather as much as we are. In this week's episode of Long Story Short reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry talk about spring, farmers markets, and Yahoo Answers shutting down forever.
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In this week's episode of Long Story Short reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry breakdown local coverage and reactions to the Derek Chauvin murder trial and verdict.
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Good afternoon everyone! We are back with our regular schedule and full coverage of Central Illinois news! In this week's episode of Long Story Short reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry discuss a worrying trend in coronavirus cases and an event honoring the life of Rica Rountree.
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We're back! Reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry break down local elections across Lee Enterprises' Central Illinois newsrooms. Exciting mayoral races included Bloomington, Normal, and Mattoon!
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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.
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It's March Madness! Reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry recap University of Illinois basketball, Gov. J.B. Pritzker's recently announced "bridge" to reopening plan, and a lawsuit filed against Blue Ridge Schools.
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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.
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Lee Enterprises' reporters Kelsey Watznauer, Sierra Henry and Brenden Moore discuss Central Illinois news, including a recent column about U.S. Representative Mary Miller, R-Oakland.
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Reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry hit all highlights in local government, education, public safety, and more from Lee Enterprises Central Illinois journalists. This week's episode features a profile on Aria Brown, a 15-year-old Decatur high school student, who is a talented musician and singer recording powerful covers of popular musicians.
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Reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists.
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Reporters Kelsey Watznauer, Sierra Henry, and Tim Eggert recap Central Illinois news from Lee Enterprises' journalists, including a discussion on esports and Abraham Lincoln's 212th birthday.
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Reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer discuss several pieces of community news, including a new Illinois Youth Center and Rivian test-driving its first R1S SUV through downtown Bloomington.
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Reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer discuss several pieces of community news, including a story in which a Sullivan High School student saved a choking baby.
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In this week's episode of Long Story Short reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry discuss Inauguration Day, Illinois State University spring football plans, and Rivian Automotive investments.
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Reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry breakdown impeachment trials, inauguration day preparation, and the appointment of Carla Barnes, the first Black woman to serve as judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court.
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In this week's episode of Long Story Short reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry give updates on fallout surrounding rioters breaching the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
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Happy new year! We hope everyone has enjoyed the first day of 2021 so far. In this special early episode, reporters Kelsey Watznauer and Sierra Henry discuss new laws going into effect in Illinois starting Jan. 1., 2021, waterfowl at the Nature Conservancy's Emiquine Preserve, and new year resolutions.
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Happy holidays everyone! In this special, early episode reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer discuss the new federal COVID-19 relief package, University of Illinois football, and Lee Enterprises top stories of the year.
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In this week's episode, reporters Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer talk about the COVID-19 vaccine, University of Illinois searching for a new head football coach, and cozy winter days at home. Subscribe to Long Story Short on iTunes and Spotify.
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In this week's episode, reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry talk about the long-awaited stimulus package and their favorite stories of the year.
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This week on Long Story Short, reporters Analisa Trofimuk, Sierra Henry and Kelsey Watznauer go over new information related to the COVID-19 vaccine and structure fires that happened throughout Central Illinois.
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This week on Long Story Short reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry talk about Thanksgiving traditions and Central Illinois news updates.
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This week on Long Story Short, reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry cover candidate announcements for the April 2021 municipal elections and economic development news in Central Illinois.
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This week on Long Story Short, reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry cover a range of topics. Henry heard from Bloomington-Normal women who say they are inspired by Kamala Harris's win for vice president.
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This week on Long Story Short, reporters Sierra Henry and Analisa Trofimuk recap election coverage in Bloomington, Decatur and Mattoon.
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Reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry go over the new COVID-19 restrictions for specific Central Illinois regions Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
Happy Halloween!!! Henry talks about her favorite holiday and both reporters share Halloween traditions from when they were kids.
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In this week's episode of Long Story Short, reporters Sierra Henry and Analisa Trofimuk discuss the popular game 'Among Us,' a rally for President Donald Trump that drew a crowd of over 900 people, a new Starbucks location in Decatur and more.
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In this week's episode of Long Story Short, reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry talk about the state's largest pumpkin touring Central Illinois, the second debate between U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis and Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and more.
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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.
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IT'S OCTOBER 3RD!
In this week's episode of Long Story Short, reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry give a quick recap of national news including the first debate leading up to the November 3 election, President Trump testing positive for coronavirus and the New York Times' investigation on Trump's taxes.
State and local officials announced guidelines this week for trick-or-treating. Listeners can also learn why early voting came to a halt for Bloomington residents.
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Long Story Short offers the latest in Central Illinois news.
This week, reporters Analisa Trofimuk and Sierra Henry talk about early voting, which began statewide Thursday. A link to the early voting guide can be found below. The reporters also delve into important education, sports and public safety news.
Listeners will hear how Lee Enterprises' reporting on a Sullivan native, who kept Richard Nixon's half-eaten sandwich, drew attention from Stephen Colbert and was featured on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Central Illinois Early Voting Guide
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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.
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