The stories of McLean County, IL
8 narrated audio stories from across McLean County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
McLean County
Before the Broadcast, Doug Collins Owned the Floor
How Doug Collins turned Illinois State into the first act of a larger basketball life.
CEFCU Arena
When Normal Turned Red in March
A season when Illinois State made March feel very close to home.
Ewing Manor
An English Manor on the Edge of 1929
A grand private dream became a public cultural landmark in Bloomington.
McLean County
The Judge in the Back Room
How David Davis helped turn Lincoln into the nominee.
Ewing Manor
A House Meant to Meet Its Gardens
How Ernest Battey and the Ewings shaped a country-place landmark in Bloomington.
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site
Where Bloomington Meets the White House
A mansion that ties one Illinois city to national power.
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site
Where Lincoln’s Ally Built a House for Power
A grand Bloomington home where law, politics, and hospitality met.
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site
At Clover Lawn, Sarah Davis Set the Tone
A mansion that reveals power through the work of home-making.
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