WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, Bloomington's mayor discusses the city's proposed 14% budget increase, regional planners want feedback on rural transportation needs, plus a primary preview of a deeply conservative congressional district in central Illinois.

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On today's episode, you'll meet the Republican candidates running for an Illinois House district that includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, learn about work-from-home trends in McLean County. And a preview of a new production of the play "The Wolves" opening soon at Illinois Wesleyan University.

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On today's episode, a preview of the McLean County Circuit Clerk primary, a nuclear physicist at ISU leads a seminar series on the nuclear arms race, plus a former Rockette shares her mental health struggles with an audience in Bloomington.

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On today's episode, Central Catholic High School launches a $10 million capital campaign, the village of McLean agrees to a plan to save its old water tower, plus the latest edition of McHistory recalls the story of a teen soldier from Normal who survived a Civil War prison camp.

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On today's episode, a longtime labor leader from Bloomington-Normal visits the White House to discuss infrastructure, access to women's healthcare is about to expand in rural areas in central Illinois, plus meet the third candidate for Illinois Symphony Orchestra music director.

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On today's episode, Normal native Leah Marlene releases a new EP, counselors and students navigate changes to federal student aid, and several central Illinois farm families are featured in a new Super Bowl commercial.

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On today's episode, community planners consider ways to address Bloomington-Normal's housing shortage, the Town of Normal looks to replace its aging skatepark, plus two political scientists examine how Roe v. Wade and 2022's Dobbs decision may impact the 2024 elections.

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On today's episode, the mother of Jelani Day starts a foundation to help families of color whose loved ones go missing, Normal Mayor Chris Koos discusses the town's proposed $223 million budget, and the latest edition of McHistory chronicles the history of the McLean County basketball tournament.

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On today's episode, District 87 expands its curriculum to help its English language learners in junior high and high school, the American Red Cross announces an emergency blood shortage, and the first outdoor cannabis party is coming to central Illinois.

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On today's episode, McLean County asks residents to test their broadband service, YouthBuild marks 30 years in operation, and Heartland Theatre Company uses humor to take on the weighty subject of mental illness.

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