WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, what's next for the McLean water tower after the village approves its removal. The University of Illinois Extension has a new director for McLean and neighboring counties. Plus hear how farmers in central Illinois are reacting to Biden Administration incentives to start pursuing conservation measures to combat climate change.

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On today's show, you'll hear about the history of agriculture in McLean County, as part of our series Welcome Home. Plus, an exit interview with Assistant City Manager Eric Hanson from the Town of Normal, who's leaving for a job in Galesburg.

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On today's show, you'll hear about the new Midnight Cafe space at The Salvation Army near downtown Bloomington. Plus, an interview with Normal's assistant city manager Eric Hanson. And you'll hear about Illinois State University music professor Justin Vickers' new album.

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On today's episode, you'll hear about a conference in Pontiac focused on downtown revitalization. Plus, a preview of the McLean County Arts Center's Holiday Treasures art show. And you'll hear about the 10th anniversary of the devastating tornado in Washington, Illinois.

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On today's episode, McLean County works on plans to make overdose medication available to the public, Festival of Trees marks 30 years, plus a local composer goes for lathe cut vinyl for his latest release.

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On today's episode, how to access opioid overdose reversal medication in McLean County, a silent vigil is held in Bloomington for victims of worldwide violence, plus Heartland Community College celebrates its apprentices as it adapts to a changing workplace.

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On today's episode, a campaign is underway to save an old water tower in one McLean County village, U.S. Rep Eric Sorensen expresses fading optimism about a budget deadline ahead of a potential government shutdown, the National Climate Assessment calls for hotter summers and wetter springs and winter, plus a celebrated composer Omar Thomas returns to ISU to reprise a hit that helped launch his career.

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On today's episode, the town of Normal sees significant growth in its property tax base, Illinois lawmakers let a scholarship program for private school students expire, plus Olympia High School FFA students win a statewide pork competition.

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On today's episode, an effort to bring e-scooter rentals to Bloomington-Normal, an oral history from World War II survivors on the eve of Veterans Day, plus a time-traveling tale about star-crossed lovers at Heartland Theatre.

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On today's episode of Sound Ideas, former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who grew up in Bloomington-Normal, joins WGLT for an extended interview to discuss his new book "Renegade."

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