WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, a physics professor at Illinois State University says it's time for the presidential candidates to talk nuclear policy, ISU hosts a film series and speaker series to provide historical context to this year's election, plus a new volleyball club in Bloomington-Normal caters to boys. 

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On today's episode, a central Illinois lawmaker pushes wants to clamp down on noncitizens voting -- something he claims without evidence is a problem, Bloomington-Normal's south Asian community is energized by seeing more representation on the ballot, plus ISU hosts a talk on Latino identity, mental health and youth literature.  

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On today's episode, a Bloomington church moves out of downtown into a big new home with big dreams to help even families more in need, a ceremony in Bloomington honors those who died in the Revolutionary War, and a three-thousand year old tradition returns to downtown Bloomington.

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On today's episode, ISU President Aondover Tarhule gives his State of the University address, a new effort is underway to improve air quality in Bloomington-Normal, and an embattled local P-B-S station could be facing more financial troubles after a watchdog's scathing audit. 

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On today's episode, Normal City Manager Pam Reece discusses the town's new sustainability plan, Latinos in Bloomington-Normal discuss their challenges and ways to help each other, plus Duncan Manor's owners mark 10 years with a public fundraiser.

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On today's episode, crisis counselors share horror stories of harassment from some callers, Heartland Community College prepares for an enrollment cliff, U.S. Sen. Duckworth fails again to pass IVF protections, and the latest edition of More of That Please features longtime 4-H leader Ray Ropp.

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On today's episode, some Bloomington tent dwellers say they don't want to leave the encampment, Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses the city's efforts to find housing solutions, plus Mike Swartz explains his move to Midwest Food Bank after 36 years with the McLean County Farm Bureau.

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Anderson released his first single in Bloomington-Normal in 1994 and launched the popular band Backyard Tire Fire here. He plays a concert Friday launching a new album, "Still the River," and celebrating the milestone.

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On today's episode, McLean County relies on community growth to lower its tax rate as federal COVID relief winds down, foster parents channel their frustrations over what they call a broken system by creating art, and a musician returns to his Bloomington-Normal roots 30 years later after he burst on to the scene.

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On today's episode, a crisis center in Bloomington finds a new home where it can better serve those in need, Marlon Wayans brings his comedy tour to Grossinger Motors Arena, plus ISU's Autumnal Festival hopes to leave you in awe as it pays tribute to a late friend.

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