WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

A man awaiting trial on murder charges in McLean County had multiple orders of protection from multiple women, a second union offers to help Rivian workers unionize, plus the latest edition of McHistory.

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On today's episode, you'll hear an update on former Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi's $3 million donation pledge to Illinois State University Athletics. Plus, WGLT's Melissa Ellin reports on how women in agriculture cope with a unique brand of stress. And WGLT's Lauren Warnecke previews Robert Cray Band's performance next week in Bloomington.

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On today's episode, you'll hear from the executive director of the Normal-based Immigration Project about the Biden administration's latest move, granting work permits and temporary relief from deportation to nearly half a million Venezuelans who are already in the U.S. Plus, an interview with acclaimed sportswriter Dave Kindred about his new book, which is part memoir. And a new installment of our Welcome Home series looks at the history of the Constitution Trail, which wasn't always so popular.

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On today's episode, Illinois State University unveils a new peer-to-peer counseling service, Greg Fulton goes from the trash metal scene to mashups as he prepares for a show in Normal, plus a ceramics artist on display in Bloomington shows the binary style of black and white.

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On today's episode, students at Illinois State University push for a renters rights ordinance in Normal, Illinois Wesleyan creates an escape room for its nursing students, plus a tribute to the late WGLT blues host Frank Black.]

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On today's episode, Normal City Manager Pam Reece discusses the town's finances and climate change impacts, plus the Normal Theater presents the EthnoGothic Film Series.

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On today's episode, a recap of the first day without cash bail in McLean County court, an urban development advocate discusses how communities can address their housing shortages, plus how a lack of housing is impacting fire department hiring.

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County officials in central and southern Illinois are worried about what the end of cash bail could mean for their communities’ drug problems, green energy advocates discuss how to build social license, plus a film series at the Normal Theater documents other obstacles to combating climate change. 

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On today's show, you'll hear about efforts to create an Illinois State University chapter of Students Demand Action on gun safety. Plus, step inside Ewing Cultural Center for a public tour series. And WGLT ag correspondent Tim Alexander recaps a recent grain tour that's already yielding economic upside.

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On today's show, you'll hear an interview with Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung, who says she's running for a second term. Plus, WGLT's Melissa Ellin reports on a panel discussion focused on identity, marking Latinx Heritage Month. And the executive director of the IHSA explains a policy change related to transgender student-athletes.

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