WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, Central Illinois farmers wonder how Donald Trump's trade threats will impact them, the new chair of the McLean County Board gets a unanimous endorsement under a new Democratic majority, the town of Normal may feel sticker shock for its long-awaited Uptown underpass, plus a Bloomington basketball coach helps his son and his bride exchange 'I do's.'

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On today's episode, faculty at ISU want a federal mediator to intervene in their contract dispute with the university, hard works pays off for Heartland Community College apprentices, the new arcade in downtown Bloomington is not just for kids, plus the best ways to binge your way through Thanksgiving weekend. 

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On today's episode, a remembrance of popular restaurant blogger Larry Carius, McLean County approves funding for variety of mental health efforts, a Bloomington retiree has made one of a kind saddles his passion, and ISU football is back in the playoffs for the first time in five years.

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On today's episode, you'll hear from a Central Illinois lawmaker who hopes to leverage one of Donald Trump's key campaign promises to push against progressive transgender policies. Plus, you'll visit a Bloomington climbing gym that's creating new opportunities for climbers with Parkinson's. And Illinois Wesleyan mourns the loss of longtime theatre professor John Ficca.

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On today's episode, District 87 schools see an achievement gap where they see family income gaps, there's a new way to learn about the birds of Bloomington-Normal, plus the football program at U-High plays for a berth in the state finals for the first time.

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On today's episode, McLean County Board prepares for Democratic control for the first time; the town of Normal is close to coming up with a plan to address large, unsanctioned gatherings; and an IDOT engineer provides up update on the Market Street construction project in Bloomington.

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On today's episode, Unit 5 schools celebrate a glowing report card while some schools need improvement, a central Illinois healthcare provides joins a global study that aims to reduce pancreatic cancer deaths, plus a new way to tour McLean County's history in Spanish.

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On today's episode, Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses a potential property tax increase, a task force makes recommendations to tell the story of the Underground Railroad in Illinois, plus the latest edition of McHistory chronicles what supply chains were like in the 19th century in McLean County.

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On today's episode, state Sen. Sally Turner discusses state budget negotiations, voters thoughts on the recent ballot issues and efforts to protect the Mahomet Aquifer; plus ISU's Wind Symphony bends genres at this weekend's fall concert. 

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On today's episode, a dispute over farm bureau memberships leads to a lawsuit in McLean County court, a panel at Heartland Community College highlights both sides of the criminal justice system, a statewide campaign aims to keep more refs from quitting, plus a former late-night TV comic promises a politics-free night of laughs in Bloomington.

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