WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, WGLT's series on contract tracers continues.

Democratic McLean County Board candidate Hannah Beer says Illinois State University student voices have often not been heard the way they should be. Hear coverage of election 2020 and the county board district that covers the ISU campus and uptown. Plus, the Illinois School Nurses Association Nurse of the Year tells you how very different things will be in Bloomington Normal school buildings. And Eric Stock reports part one of our weeklong series on contact tracing.

On today's episode, you'll hear from McLean County Democratic Party chair Nikita Richards and McLean County Republican Party chair Connie Beard discuss the graduated income tax proposal. Find all of our election coverage at WGLT.org/Election.

On today's episode, Sen. Dick Durbin talks about the prospects for another round of coronavirus relief. You'll hear about the physical toll of pandemic stress. And ISU and IWU make alternative plans for Homecoming.

On today's episode of Sound Ideas, you'll hear a debate between two candidates running for McLean County Board in District 3, which includes southwest Bloomington. They are Democrat R.J. McCracken and Libertarian Derek Evans.

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.

You'll learn about how the Normal Theater plans to reopen safely amid the pandemic. And you'll hear from a Libertarian running for McLean County Board in District 7.

In tonight's episode of Sound Ideas, you'll hear portions of our candidates forum for the 88th House District, including Republican Rep. Keith Sommer, Democrat Karla Bailey-Smith, and Libertarian Ken Allison.

Sometimes a virtual event can have something an in person event doesn't. Take the annual Museum of History Cemetery Walk, for instance. Candace Summers with the museum says they'll also have photos to supplement actor performances of people from the past. Plus, one of the state's most important Republican leaders reacts to President Trump's word choices on white supremacy in this week's debate. Hear from state Sen. Bill Brady. Eric Stock reports on District 87 parents who worry about their young

Hear from one of the candidates for McLean County Coroner, Abby Sorrels. Incumbent Kathy Yoder didn't respond to requests for an interview. The economic recovery picture in Bloomington Normal has some bright colors and some dingy ones. Economic Development Council head Patrick Hoban paints the picture. And take a long strange trip inside your dog's mind. Hint: it's mainly the nose that counts.