WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, a man serving prison for refusing a subpoena argues 10 years in prison is far too severe, a mid-season status check on the Bloomington Bison hockey team in its inaugural season and Margaret Atwood's mysterious true crime unfolds at Heartland Theatre.

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On today's episode, decades of fighting for equal rights has left this Bloomington woman disheartened by former President Joe Biden's actions, a new program at ISU helps students eat healthier, and Bloomington-Normal faces a housing shortage for a certain type of bird.

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On today's episode, union leaders push Bloomington-Normal mayoral candidates on labor issues, a volunteer organization in Bloomington-Normal takes on a larger role preparing kids for school, and the city of Bloomington looks to reverse a trend of disinvestment from a west side neighborhood.

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On today's episode, candidates for mayor of Bloomington and Normal outlines their views and experience at a Republican forum, a community event offers space for people to share their hopes and concerns about the next four years, an NAACP youth leader from Bloomington-Normal recites the Reverend Martin Luther King's iconic speech in the church where King once preached, and a St. Louis Cardinals pitcher offers tips to help young athletes fulfill their Big League dreams.

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On today's episode, a central Illinois lawmaker goes to Washington to see Trump's second inauguration, County Financial marks a century in business with a museum exhibit, California wildfires could hurt air quality in central Illinois. And the world famous Weinermobile returns to Bloomington-Normal.

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On today's episode, some former Rivian employees raise concerns about safety at the electric vehicle plant, a Bloomington-Normal based charity is helping fire victims in California, the town of Normal gets generally good marks in a community survey, but finds room for improvement, and a traveling exhibit in Bloomington-Normal profiles Black LGBTQ people who figured prominently in the Harlem Renaissance.

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On today's episode, WGLT reports on alleged theft from inside the State Farm Holiday Classic, a recap of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan's four day dance on the witness stand, a new treatment option for restless legs syndrome, plus a community card-making initiative for those receiving care packages in disaster zones.

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On today's episode, state Rep. Sharon Chung reflects on passage of Karina's bill, the town of Normal mourns a former leader who presided over a time of major growth, a Bloomington nonprofit helps provide coats to children, plus a recollection of one of the worst winters in the early days of McLean County. 

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On today's episode, a  developer wants to change the slow going in housing construction in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has questions for the Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, Mia Smith has used a family approach to build a basketball powerhouse in Illinois Wesleyan, and Girl Scouts come to Bloomington for a cookie selling kickoff.

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On today's episode, An afterschool and summer program for Bloomington-Normal youth had to pivot quickly after an unexpected funding loss, Illinois Wesleyan's new football coach embraces the Division III non-scholarship model, plus the Illinois Symphony Orchestra brings us light during these dark days of winter.

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