WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, school leaders in Bloomington-Normal prepare to help high-achieving students who may have been overlooked, Bloomington-Normal shelters offer therapy for its unhoused population that's struggling with mental health problems, plus the Illinois High School Association discusses an increase in student transfer requests.

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On today's episode, the debut of a new WGLT series that goes behind the scenes with community artists,  Bloomington-based The Something Brothers release a new CD and The Way Down Wanderers mark 10 years of music with a Bloomington concert.

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On today's episode, a new state report shows industrial agricultural operations remain a major contributor to water pollution in Illinois, the latest edition of McHistory tells the story of a World War II POW from Normal, plus meet one of Santa's helpers who helps make kids' wishes come true.

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On today's episode, a passenger rail advocate backs a long-awaited proposal to improve Amtrak's on-time performance, a federal grant helps a McLean County nonprofit expand mental health care, plus a former Redbird player and retired broadcaster reflect on Horton Field House ahead of ISU basketball's return this weekend.

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On today's episode, Normal's mayor discusses a proposed housing project, a minority health conference at ISU details how census data can reduce health disparities, plus the Illinois High School Association recaps the return of the state football finals to Normal.

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On today's episode, a new reports details Illinois prisons are crumbling, McLean County hears plans for a second waste transfer site in south Bloomington, plus a new map shows how climate change impacts what plants can grow in central Illinois.

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On today's episode, Bloomington's new fire chief discusses plans to boost firefighter recruitment, Illinoisans are sour on public corruption, but an analysis has found it hasn’t kept them from voting, plus the Illinois Symphony Orchestra hosts an emergency guest conductor for its first chamber concert of the season.

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On today's episode, Bloomington's city manager discusses the potential closure of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and how the city may look to repurpose the property, A Bloomington nonprofit rebrands and focuses on specific areas of community needs, plus a support group in central Illinois offers help for people with epilepsy.

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On today's show, you'll hear about staff burnout in healthcare jobs across Illinois. Plus, WGLT's Welcome Home series visits the Ronald Reagan Museum at Eureka College. And The Smoking Popes come to Bloomington for a show, and to record.

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On today's episode, an ISU professor discusses his efforts to examine the classroom risks and benefits of AI, a Bloomington-based nonprofit expands services for youth in a housing crisis, plus an insurance agent discusses how insurers are responding to a challenging year for the industry.

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