WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, you'll hear from Normal Mayor Chris Koos about how the new state budget (including the elimination of the state's grocery tax) will impact his town. Plus, an interview with an Illinois congressman about China's role in illegal fentanyl reaching the U.S. And you'll hear from the new music director of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra.

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On today's episode, you'll hear from a court advocate with Countering Domestic Violence, about misperceptions about partner violence and abuse, in the wake of Amy Moore's death. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Tom Bennett to recap the spring legislative session. And you'll meet another one of this year's McLean County History Makers, Jan Lancaster.

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As Bloomington-Normal grapples with Amy Moore's death, it's also confronting misperceptions about domestic violence and abuse. You'll hear from senior court advocate Sergio Ponce with the Countering Domestic Violence Program.

That's on the next Sound Ideas, made possible in part by Bloomington-Normal Audiology.

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On today's episode, a theater group in Bloomington helps young people find their voice and find acceptance, a gamer's paradise comes to Bloomington, plus the Illinois band Revis brings its revival tour to Bloomington.

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On today's episode, WGLT hosts a Housing Solutions Forum.

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On today's episode, state Senator Dave Koehler discusses the new Illinois budget lawmakers have approved, a public school district in Woodford County has approved Bible instruction during the school day, plus the latest edition of McHistory chronicles the history of elevators.

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On today's episode, a profile of McLean County History Makers Bob and Julie Dobski, an audio tour of Bloomington's new aquatic center, plus an examination of Ozempic as a weight-loss medication.

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On today's episode, two retiring teachers reflect on their decades in the classroom, a Boy Scouts leader in central Illinois explains the planned name change, plus a preview of the American Giants Museum opening in Atlanta.

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On today's episode, Bloomington's city manager expects the city council will aggressively attack the housing shortage, sensory rooms are becoming more common in Bloomington-Normal schools, plus Illinois has its first federally-recognized tribal nation.

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On today's episode, the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District details planned wastewater treatment upgrades tied to its rate increases, researchers try to disrupt invasive carp through underwater acoustics, plus a Twin Cities' band makes a big change at the top but stays committed to its early 20th century jazz and swing standards.

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