WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, Bloomington's city manager discusses plans for the new year, new state Senator Chris Balkema outlines his priorities, plus the new leader of the Community Health Care Clinic seeks greater public awareness about the services it offers. 

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On today's episode, a critical funding source for McLean County students facing housing insecurity has dried up for the fiscal year. Hear how advocates plan to help students and families anyway. A new defibrillator could change the landscape for treating children with heart conditions. Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his defense, and WGLT remembers acclaimed opera singer and Bloomington native John "Jack" Waddell. 

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On today's episode, the town of Normal scales back its longer-term investments in infrastructure and other projects, Eureka College notices more students struggling to read, a federal corruption trial offers a rare glimpse into the very private life of Illinois once-powerful Illinois House Speaker, and a McLean County native has reached an ambitious goal of running cross country to raise awareness about the dangers of social media.

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On today's episode, Illinois' state climatologist discusses why big winter storms are hard to predict, a high school student from Bloomington travels to Georgia to pay respects to late president Jimmy Carter, and what to know about a new effort to make college in Illinois affordable.

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On today's episode, McLean County planners want public feedback on ways to re-imagine Veterans Parkway -- to make it safer, the Community Players Theatre's 2025 kickoff spotlights how views on mental health have evolved, and the latest McHistory takes us back to the 'Golden Age' of a rowdy New Year's Day tradition.

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On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen discusses his agenda for a second term, Normal's city manager looks back at 2024 and sets priorities for the new year, and Bloomington-Normal residents offer their hopes and goals for the new year.

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On today's episode, Nightshop's closing leaves a void in Bloomington-Normal's music scene, the top arts and culture moments of Bloomington-Normal in 2024, Women United promotes children's literacy with the help of Dolly Parton, plus a reading of  "A Visit from Saint Nicholas."

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On today's episode, the latest in WGLT’s series on domestic violence in McLean County, educators make the case for a sales tax to support an array of needs in McLean County public schools, and a nonprofit in Normal helps seniors fight loneliness and isolation and students get a second chance through a workforce equity effort at Heartland Community College.

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On today's show, you'll hear the second part of WGLT's series about domestic violence in McLean County. Plus, a local couple's wedding is especially timely. And an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece.

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On today's episode, the first in WGLT's series on domestic violence in McLean County, Bloomington police report a series of burglaries targeting Asian-Americans, McLean County's plans to drop a regional transportation contract leave some neighboring counties scrambling, plus the latest edition of McHistory recalls the first Civil War Christmas in McLean County.

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