WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, Normal City Manager Pam Reece discusses the town's new sustainability plan, Latinos in Bloomington-Normal discuss their challenges and ways to help each other, plus Duncan Manor's owners mark 10 years with a public fundraiser.

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On today's episode, crisis counselors share horror stories of harassment from some callers, Heartland Community College prepares for an enrollment cliff, U.S. Sen. Duckworth fails again to pass IVF protections, and the latest edition of More of That Please features longtime 4-H leader Ray Ropp.

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On today's episode, some Bloomington tent dwellers say they don't want to leave the encampment, Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses the city's efforts to find housing solutions, plus Mike Swartz explains his move to Midwest Food Bank after 36 years with the McLean County Farm Bureau.

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Anderson released his first single in Bloomington-Normal in 1994 and launched the popular band Backyard Tire Fire here. He plays a concert Friday launching a new album, "Still the River," and celebrating the milestone.

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On today's episode, McLean County relies on community growth to lower its tax rate as federal COVID relief winds down, foster parents channel their frustrations over what they call a broken system by creating art, and a musician returns to his Bloomington-Normal roots 30 years later after he burst on to the scene.

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On today's episode, a crisis center in Bloomington finds a new home where it can better serve those in need, Marlon Wayans brings his comedy tour to Grossinger Motors Arena, plus ISU's Autumnal Festival hopes to leave you in awe as it pays tribute to a late friend.

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On today's episode, a proposed law would require hospitals to hire accredited surgical techs, a Bloomington-Normal surgeon raises concerns about higher cancer rates among younger adults, a federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs, and a different kind of campaign tries to engage voters in this election season, plus a 9/11 remembrance.

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On today's episode, Bloomington approves temporary shelter for the tent encampment, a visiting criminologist explains our fascination with serial killers -- and what's wrong with it and a McLean County teacher sings the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game.

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On today's episode, an investigation raises more credibility issues with officer -- and murder defendant -- Sean Grayson, a nonprofit that works with special education students comes up with a new way to better track their progress, a Bloomington nonprofit expands childcare options in the community, and Leah Marlene has a homecoming in downtown Bloomington with an old pal from American Idol.  

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On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood discusses the Farm Bill and budget deadline, plus a new exhibit chronicles McLean County's troubling history with asbestos.

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