WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, a Bloomington native is trying to recruit more women to a life of firefighting, Gov. JB Pritzker serves up red meat to the party faithful in a prime time spot at the Democratic National Convention, plus an event in Normal raises funds and awareness for those battling breast cancer. 

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On today's episode, you'll hear about how the Immigration Project is helping clients navigate migratory trauma. Plus, new reports from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. And an interview with the High Kings ahead of Friday's show in Bloomington.

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On today's show, you'll hear an update on the murder-suicide in Normal involving a Unit 5 teacher. Plus, reports from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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On today's episode, a conversation with Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, a look at the films that captured the protests during the 19-68 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra brings back its 'Sips and Sounds' to a Bloomington brewery, and an opening act for the Rolling Stones headlines in Bloomington this weekend.

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On today's episode, the Evergreen Cemetery Walk prepares for its finale, a Bloomington grade school marks 100 years, some hyperlocal media outlets object to high costs the Democratic Party is charging to cover its convention, plus ISU and State Farm team up with an ambitious goal to feed the hungry.

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On today's episode, Girl Scouts in central Illinois have a new leader, the town of Normal examines whether it can save on water treatment costs by using bacteria, plus solar energy company details the financial incentives linked to going solar. 

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On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen discusses Farm bill negotiations and efforts to reduce fentanyl smuggling, fire crews in Normal say a new east-side fire station will reduce response times during emergencies, plus a utility watchdog issues a warning about solar energy solicitors going door-to-door.

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On today's episode, Bloomington's mayor is optimistic the city can quickly recoup the jobs being cut by one of its larger downtown employers, former congressional candidate David Gill runs for an Illinois House seat as an independent, plus a McLean County native learned a hard lesson about the dangers of social media and is now trying to help others. 

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On today's episode, election authorities try to combat misinformation, Bloomington-Normal tourism officials tout Route 66 and other attractions as they search for a new leader, and a track athlete from Bloomington builds an online community to share their struggles with anxiety.

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On today's episode, Illinois' plan to replace all lead service lines can't come soon enough for a LeRoy mom whose son got lead poisoning, some Democratic party leaders are concerned that pro-Palestinian protesters plan to descend on the Democratic National Convention, plus Front Street Music Festival headliners 3 Central put the heart in smooth jazz.

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