WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, the town of Normal is looking to lay down the law after several high profiles incidents of gun violence, two newcomers compete for a seat on the McLean County Board, plus a YWCA program in Bloomington stresses rehabilitation for women facing incarceration.

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On today's episode, a candidate forum for the Illinois Senate 46th district between incumbent Dave Koehler and challenger Sally Owens.

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On today's episode, Illinois State University's purchase of a vacant County Financial building could breathe new life into that part of Bloomington, WGLT begins election previews with a key McLean County Board race, Illinois' lieutenant governor rallies Democrats in McLean County, plus mail carriers in Bloomington push for a new contract.

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On today's episode, Nomad Theatre puts on a series of short plays about democracy, ISU football finds a familiar voice to step into its public address role, plus a sorority at ISU helps Unit 5 families in need. 

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On today's episode, women are helping to fill a growing need for skilled workers in the building trades, NPR's music critic muses about gender disparities in music, plus an original cast member from a cult classic comes to Bloomington.

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On today's episode, Redbird legend Doug Collins reflects on a tough choice that changed his life, the city of Bloomington delays condemning a downtown eyesore, and Sonya Massey's killing prompts calls for change in how police respond to mental health crises.

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On today's episode, the city of Bloomington looks to revitalize Eastland Mall, medical professionals launch a statewide campaign to boost vaccinations among adults, plus the curtain raises on a trial against one of the Illinois' most powerful politicians in history.

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On today's episode, ISU's president says he got a reality check when he got his first close-up of the university budget, a Jewish leader in Bloomington-Normal reflects on the anniversary of the attacks on Israel and how family is coping back home, plus a group that's focusing on mental health needs in the community has started to close its meetings to the public.

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On today's episode, an event showcasing Bloomington-Normal's rich history will soon be history itself, farm income expected to take a big hit this year, plus an author writes the book he needed as a teen.

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On today's episode, the Town of Normal explores ideas to contain pop-up parties, a record freshman enrollment is great for ISU but not for many students, the pandemic may have made teen brains age faster than usual, and ISU takes time to support its student athletes' mental health needs.

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