WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, you'll hear about holiday stress, why we ask too much of ourselves every year, and what we can do about it. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington-Normal basketball coach who just notched her 600th win. And you'll visit Bloomington-Normal's first revolving sushi restaurant.

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On today's episode, the city of Bloomington is putting in a hiring freeze to help it get through tough financial times, a soon-to-be ISU graduate takes a non-traditional path to her diploma and Santa is making his list and checking it twice and says all Bloomington-Normal boys and girls are nice.

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On today's episode, a Bloomington group that reviews police policy and complaints has had a hard time attracting youth members, some nonprofits worry about a bill in Congress that could make it easier to strip their funding, and a recent ISU grad is working on an app to help young adult cancer patients connect for support.

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On today's episode, a Twin Cities native designs a new state flag for Illinois, McLean County health officials say it's peak season for respiratory illnesses and low vaccination rates are a concern, plus there's no cash required for these two techies offering free computer help in Bloomington-Normal. 

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On today's episode, rural police departments in McLean County embrace a 'different way of policing,' the head of inspections in Normal reflects on all the development he has seen in 40 years with the town, and Illinois students name their favorite books of the year.

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On today's episode, McLean County courts are looking for mentors to help young adults who are serving probation; Illinois prosecutors are required to publicly release reports about fatal police shootings, but some prosecutors stay silent; Midwest Food Bank looks to address what it calls unprecedented demand due to increased costs; plus a competition in Bloomington teaches kids STEM through Legos.

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On today's episode, part two of an interview with the head of Illinois' troubled child welfare agency, young entrepreneurs see A-I as a way to help build or replace tomorrow's workforce, and Bloomington-Normal's biggest holiday lights display kicks off this weekend at Miller Park Zoo. 

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On today's episode, the head of Illinois' Department of Children and Family Services has been soul searching with child welfare leaders to help fix the troubled agency, winter comes at a tough time for many in Bloomington-Normal who are housing insecure, plus McLean County Parks workers rescue a deer trapped at Evergreen Lake. 

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On today's episode, Normal's mayor pro tem discusses the town's new nuisance gatherings ordinance, students at one central Illinois school make it their mission to save journalism, plus the closing of a state prison breaks bonds with teachers and students who are trying to rebuild their lives.  

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On today's episode, Illinois farm groups wonder what a second Trump term will mean for tax policy, a new report shows how Illinois bridges are putting the state's ag production at risk, and the Busy Corner finds a way to stay busy after the restaurant was destroyed by fire. 

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