WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

Jim Auden from Fitch Ratings talks about the pandemic's impact on the insurance industry. Calvin Jones shares his story for WGLT's Living Black in Bloomington-Normal series. And state Sen. Jason Barickman, a Republican from Bloomington, weighs in on House Speaker Michael Madigan's future and ethics reform.

Lissette Hall shares her story for WGLT's Living Black in Bloomington-Normal series. Normal Fire Chief Mick Humer discusses a recent outbreak in his department. And Laura Kennedy checks in with a roving theater company about its latest on-the-move show.

WGLT correspondent Edith Brady-Lunny recaps the verdict in the Anthony Grampsas murder trial. Cedric Williams shares his story for our series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal. And U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, on what he thinks the fifth coronavirus relief package should look like.

Central Illinois teachers union leaders react to school reopening plans. Leon Jones shares his story for WGLT's Living Black in Bloomington-Normal series. And Laura Kennedy highlights a new short documentary about the Uptown mural.

Unit 5 and District 87 superintendents unpack their new reopening plans. Normal Mayor Chris Koos recaps Monday's Town Council meeting. And you'll hear another episode of our series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal.

Aubrey Barlow shares his story for WGLT's series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal. You'll hear from the new administrator of the McLean County Nursing Home in Normal, and how the COVID-19 crisis unfolded inside a separate facility in Bloomington.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton talks about COVID-19 response measures during a trip to McLean County. A popcorn farmer from Heyworth gives you a tour of his operation. And Eric Stock talks to school leaders and parents about survey responses related to the reopening.

The executive director of the Community Health Care Clinic in Normal talks about the Pursuing Equity Initiative. Dana Vollmer reports on the history of school resource officers. And a high school teacher shares his story as part of the Living Black in Bloomington-Normal series.

The new superintendent at Olympia school district talks about the polarizing issues tied up in reopening. Two Illinois State University student-athletes talk about social activism on and off the field. And you'll hear another installment of the WGLT series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal.

You'll hear an update from the United Way of McLean County on its food, housing assistance, and child care efforts during the pandemic. An Illinois Wesleyan professor talks about the history of riots and looting in the context of George Floyd. Plus, another installment in our series Living Black in Bloomington-Normal.