WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, the Israel-Hamas war causes secondhand trauma for some in Bloomington-Normal, an ISU scholar finds state houses of government with more female legislators tend to have more gun control laws, plus a family residency program in Bloomington gives first-year doctors a high-tech training to simulate real patients.

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On today's episode, Normal City Manager Pam Reece reflects on 2023 and outlines the town's plans for 2024, the National Weather Service assesses an unusually warm 2023, plus a legal expert highlights some of new laws that taken effect in Illinois. 

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On today's episode, Lauren Warnecke recaps her favorite arts and culture features of 2023. 

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On today's episode, you'll hear about Eastland Mall's push to lower its property tax bill. Plus, you'll learn about OSF HealthCare's expansion plans for St. Joseph Medical Center. And a new episode of our series McHistory, focused on a curious search for Santa.

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On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood during a visit to Normal. Plus, Illinois State University student leaders are pushing for mental health days through state legislation. And The Music Shoppe travels to Washington to lobby for music education funding.

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On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Bloomington City Council member Tom Crumpler, who talks about the council's decision last week on the property tax levy. Plus, Lyndsay Jones and Lauren Warnecke report on holiday decorations in Bloomington-Normal.

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On today's episode, you'll hear the latest story in our Welcome Home series, about the role that social clubs like Rotary play in making connections in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a preview of a Christmas event this weekend at Rader Family Farms. And you'll hear about WGLT's upcoming series about the women who shaped Bloomington-Normal.

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On today's episode, you'll hear from parishioners at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in downtown Bloomington, which might be closed. Plus, an update from Heartland Community College's Workforce Equity Initiative. And you'll hear about young musicians performing this weekend with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra.

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On today's episode, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly talks about a tool he says police are using to stop major tragedies before they happen, the community of Farmer City plans to open a co-op grocery store in a food desert, plus chemists at the Peoria Ag Lab study how to fight resistance to antibiotics.

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It's an All-Housing Episode of WGLT's Sound Ideas. You'll visit six housing developments underway in Bloomington-Normal to see how they're progressing, and what to expect in 2024.

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