WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner talks about the potential for a local mask ordinance. Student reporter Tiffani Jackson brings you the sounds of a Black liberation event in downtown Bloomington. And University High social studies teacher Kate Pole talks about how to teach the big moments of 2020.

Legal experts weigh in on what colleges and universities can and can't disclose about on-campus coronavirus cases. Brianna Rivera-Thompson shares her story for the WGLT series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal. And money is running out to give those experiencing homelessness a place to quarantine.

District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly explains the shift back to remote learning for the start of the fall semester. Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason reacts to the surprise retirement of his police chief. And a 21-year-old from Normal shares her experience contracting COVID-19 and the social stigma that came with it.

Illinois State University faculty and students react to the shift to mostly online classes this fall. Lisa Thompson from Project Oz explains a troubling trend in youth housing insecurity. And Joel Johnson shares his story for WGLT's series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal.

Illinois State University's provost talks about a shift in reopening planning. Normal Mayor Chris Koos discusses the future of One Normal Plaza. And Kevin Graham shares his story for WGLT's series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal.

You'll hear about how jails and homeless shelters are trying to keep COVID-19 at bay in central Illinois. An update on ending a food desert in Logan County. And Peoria artist Preston Jackson talks about carrying the weight of racial inequality, always.

The Heartland Community College board chair talks about how the coronavirus has impacted his institution. Christie Vellella shares her story for WGLT's Living Black in Bloomington-Normal series. And you'll hear about the similarities and differences in trying to keep COVID-19 away from homeless shelters and jails.

McLean County health professionals have an update on the Community Health Improvement Plan. Lloyd Davis shares his story for WGLT's Living Black in Bloomington-Normal series. And Illinois State University President Larry Dietz explains the upcoming change to floor names at Watterson Towers.

Kayla Bullock shares her story as part of WGLT's Living Black in Bloomington-Normal series. A large Peoria-based nursing home operator benefits from a loan program meant for small businesses. And an OSF HealthCare pediatrician gives some advice on how to get buy-in from kids on wearing masks this fall.

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner talks about the impact of COVID-19. Parents from Unit 5 and District 87 discuss their decision-making process on the fall reopening. And you'll hear Elisha Coffrin's story for WGLT's series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal.