WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, a developer building a subdivision in Lexington says Ameren's demands are too much. And the mayor is calling on the governor for help, students at University High School take on some heavy issues like mental health, substance abuse and grief in their fall musical, and the latest episode of McHistory takes us back to a time when treatment of the unhoused was a lot less humane than it is today.

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On today's episode, some farmers complain that a roundabout being built near Rivian will lead to a very indirect route for their big vehicles, a Muslim scholar from Bloomington wants to see a global effort to rebuild after the War in Gaza, a McLean County business group working to reduce employer healthcare costs, and meet the Illinois man who grew a 2,000-pound pumpkin.

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On today's episode, EV-maker Rivian seems to have shrunk its workforce in Normal by a sizable amount but it's not clear how much, a delayed audit is frustrating some who depend on McLean County government. plus a housing advocate tells a Bloomington audience federal cuts are putting permanent housing programs in jeopardy.

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On today's episode, ISU's president says the university needs better budget planning after needing to make major cuts last year, a photographer from ISU reworks century old photos and restores dignity to his family's native land and a new theater opens in Bloomington that's about a lot more than just the movies.

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On today's episode, Bloomington's mayor considers a city tax on groceries to pay for roads a good compromise, college students at ISU and elsewhere call on the governor to offer higher education a lifeline, and some McLean County schools look to strengthen civics education.

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On today's episode, a revised land use plan for McLean County still draws concerns about expected growth outside Bloomington-Normal, an urban planning group offers ideas for the former Front N Center space, plus the Bloomington Fire Department adds a new shift to give its firefighters more time off. 

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On today's episode, scammers are coming after seniors with increased frequency in central Illinois, a new training coming to McLean County starts the conversation about helping someone who may be suicidal, and retiring TV meteorologist Chuck Collins reflects on the disasters he's covered and the many friends he's made.

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On today's episode, a cease fire in Gaza has a Jewish leader in Bloomington-Normal hopeful that permanent peace will come, Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton uses his podium as a platform to advocate for those who fought the same battle he has fought, plus a preview of the best Halloween binges in Bloomington-Normal.

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On today's episode, young people are getting involved in the political process in McLean County by serving as election judges, a medical breakthrough helps children stay active when undergoing cancer treatment and a comedy and bluegrass music mashup reveals how sincere and ridiculous we can be when it comes to searching public records.

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On today's episode, some Illinois State University students serving in the military are getting deployed as National Guard troops are being sent to Chicago, mixed messages about vaccines from RFK Jr. and others in the Trump administration may fuel more hesitancy according to an ISU scholar, plus two restaurant goers look to highlight locally-owned eateries.

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