WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, a civil rights attorney explains the significance of the 14th Amendment during a keynote address at ISU, Illinois' lieutenant governor starts a conversation with women of color entrepreneurs in a visit to Bloomington, plus a Bloomington doctor's all-natural treatment for migraines could be going global.

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On today's episode, Bloomington Deputy City Manager Billy Tyus discusses the new hockey team and the future of the downtown arena, the Community Health Care clinic loses its longtime executive director, plus central Illinois will see (and hear) a rare double dose of cicadas this spring. 

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On today's episode, one Bloomington case shows how understaffing at DCFS is impacting investigations, carbon capture technology captures the attention of the insurance industry, plus an ISU geologist is leading a search for rare-earth elements to help fuel green technology in the US.

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On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen hears concerns about healthcare access and ongoing budget talks in Washington, EV maker Rivian grades itself on sustainability and workplace culture issues, plus Eureka College officials address concerns from alumni about the school's future.

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On today's episode, a Bloomington nonprofit expands mental health first aid, ISU's University Galleries marks 50 years with its Alumni Spectacular, plus a former player reflects on the life and legacy of longtime softball coach Lyle Day.

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On today's episode, a conservation area expands along the Mackinaw River, an artist explores trauma caused by mass incarceration, plus the new head of the Citizens Utility Board discusses how to navigate increased options for renewable energy.

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On today's episode, Bloomington introduces its new hockey team, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses his appointment to the Amtrak Board of Directors, plus comedian Charlie Berens brings his Midwest-centric humor to Bloomington for a pair of shows.

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On today's episode, the new chair of WTVP plots how the public television aims to rebuild the public trust, a visiting scholar at Illinois Wesleyan shares how mining for high-demand minerals can destroy communities, plus the Normal Theater kicks off a new film series on blaxploitation.

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On today's episode, Central Illinois Regional Airport plans for a new industrial park, an expanding program in Bloomington-Normal helps teen girls face their trauma and find strength, plus Illinois school librarians present their Readers Choice Awards.

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On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal leaders consider incentives to boost housing construction, plus the sister trio Joseph brings their indie-pop to Bloomington.

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