WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, one of Bloomington-Normal leading human service agencies has been struggling to provide services to help the homeless, state Sen. Dave Koehler discusses a new law that provides insurance coverage for a new cancer treatment, plus a fixture at Redbird sporting events for decades will soon be inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame.

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On today's show, you'll hear from Town of Normal town planner Mercy Davison about the pace of housing construction in the community. Plus, a memoirist who retraced his father's journey across eastern Europe during the Holocaust is coming to Bloomington-Normal. And a new installment of our feel-good series More Of That, Please.

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On today's episode, Bloomington's mayor reacts to McLean County's vote against a ban on funding to help migrants, friends and colleagues reflect on the death of former judge and McLean County Board member Bill Caisley, plus the new leader of a Bloomington nonprofit works toward a major milestone.

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On today's episode, an immigration advocate pushes back against McLean County's proposed migrant funding ban, concerns and recommendations are discussed at a Bloomington-Normal housing forum, ISU hits another benchmark for its new College of Engineering, and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s bid to get on Illinois’ March 19th primary ballot is surrounded by drama.

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On today's episode, you'll hear from the executive director of the Immigration Project about that controversial McLean County Board proposal. Plus, a recap of this week's housing forum hosted by the county's regional planning commission. And a look at presidential election filings in Illinois.

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On today's episode, reaction to a McLean County government proposal to deny funding for migrants should any be brought to the county. 

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On today's episode, former McLean County Board chair John McIntyre reflects on his time in county government, a scholar at Illinois State University explains how colleges and universities are trying -- and often failing -- to keep ahead of artificial intelligence, plus more than a dozen Bloomington-Normal restaurants compete in the first Vegan Chef Challenge.

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On today's episode, the McLean County Clerk calls for a special meeting after a committee denies funding for police presence during early voting, a Bloomington attorney becomes the Illinois supreme court's top civility czar, ISU nursing students learn telehealth through simulation, plus big money affects the democratic process in Illinois politics.

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On today's episode, a tribute for longtime community servant Betty Kinser who died, a murder trial that challenges jurors' assumptions plays out at Community Players Theatre, plus a Venezuelan jazz singer blazes her own trail in the Bloomington-Normal music scene. 

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On today's episode, small business owners in Bloomington-Normal react to Illinois' new law that guarantees paid time off, the Bloomington-Normal chapter of the Audobon Society explains its decision to rebrand, plus state government forecasters project budget deficits in the coming years.

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