WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, Unit 5 schools consider a classroom cell phone ban, a Bloomington garden center owner is ready to retire but can't find a buyer, McLean County is building a roomier shelter for its adoptable pets and hear from a couple of mimes have something to say. 

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On today's episode, Illinois Democrats quickly unite behind Kamala Harris' campaign for president, a Bloomington manufacturer looks for ways to attract more workers, plus Rivian gets set to start building its lower-cost EVs in Normal.

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On today's episode, the McLean County Democratic Party chair discusses Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, Normal Town Council member Chemberly Harris explains why she's running for mayor, plus hear about the 100 best places to visit in Illinois.

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On today's episode, Republicans unite in Milwaukee for their party's national convention, a budget expert explains how pensions are crowing out funding for some essential services in Illinois, plus a Shakespearean performer draws parallels to Survivor as Macbeth opens at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.

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On today's episode, a new law strengthens legal protections for pregnant workers, Republicans offer varied suggestions to build their party in Illinois, Normal's public works director outlines road projects this summer, plus rural newspapers find new business models to try to survive.

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On today's episode, teachers at ISU's lab schools are looking to unionize, Bloomington wants to stop residents from abusing bulk waste pickups, Miller Park Zoo seeks feedback on its long term plans, plus the Town of Normal honors its Citizen of the Year.

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On today's episode, Bloomington city council member Cody Hendricks announces his bid for mayor, Illinois Republicans unite in their support for Donald Trump, and an ISU alum makes a sculpture of Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.

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On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos announces a bid for reelection, guests to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee encounter a lot of security, a death cafe opens in Bloomington, plus the new McLean County Jail chaplain offers hope to those who are seeking a second chance.

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On today's episode, you'll hear about a first-of-its-kind exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center that features the talents of west Bloomington artists. Plus, the Bloomington nonprofit Recycling Furniture for Families needs some help itself. And an Illinois State University student is running 31 miles ... for a good cause.

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On today's episode, a former inmate says the state was indifferent to deplorable conditions at the Logan Correctional Center that's targeted for closure, a Bloomington nonprofit expands suicide prevention training to help the hearing impaired, plus Miller Park Zoo aids in an effort to keep animals who are at risk of extinction.

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