WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, Bloomington faces a hefty price tag to replace old lead water lines, plus Bloomington's city manager discusses plans to condemn a downtown eyesore and the city's budget plan that hikes city staff salaries 10%.

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On today's episode, ISU hosts a workshop on how to maintain digital privacy, a Bloomington shelter offers a new way to help people live on their own, a Unit 5 teacher is honored for leading the way for her students learning STEM, and a Bloomington nonprofit tries to reduce the stigma around eating disorders.

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On today's episode, a Bloomington police sergeant is fired for sharing confidential information, college educators embrace online learning post-pandemic, plus the Normal Public Library outlines how a $5.1 million asbestos removal and renovation project will impact services.

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On today's episode, Rivian projects when it might be able to starting turning a profit, a journalist for Esquire digs into Barton McNeil's efforts to get a new trial in his daughter's death, plus a look at some of the nearly three dozen new restaurants that opened in Bloomington-Normal in the last year.

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On today's show, you'll hear from Normal City Manager Pam Reece about a proposal in Springfield aimed at single-family housing zoning. Plus, an interview with the franchisees of a new indoor pickleball complex in Normal. And Lauren Warnecke has a new episode of Datebook.

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On today's episode, Lawmakers react to Governor Pritzker's budget proposal, Rivian slashes its salaried workforce, plus ISU's new faculty union gets ready to negotiate its first labor deal. 

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On today's episode, WGLT presents excerpts from a panel discussion  “A Historical Account of African American Musicians and Safe Spaces in Bloomington."

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On today's episode, the first report in WGLT's series on Democracy's Future, a preview of two Republican primaries for McLean County voters, plus an analysis finds assault weapon registration rates are low across the state.

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On today's episode, a McLean County Board races features a rare primary challenge against a long-time incumbent, a realtors group suggests allowing higher density housing will reduce Bloomington-Normal's housing shortage, plus Heartland Community College hosts a middle school and high school students for a wind turbine competition.

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On today's episode, improving test scores lift Illinois Wesleyan's nursing program out of probation, Illinois looks to become the 11th state to allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives with medication, and Stefen Robinson hosts an album release after two new collaborations.

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