WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, critics opposed to a carbon capture pipeline voice their concerns, residents of one Bloomington neighborhood push back against a planned rental property, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton discusses gun control, plus a band with central Illinois roots gets back together while its members are physically apart.

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On today's episode, reflections on the legacy of former Bloomington mayor Jesse Smart, a tour of the Clinton nuclear plant that's seeking a 20-year license extension, plus dehumidifier recall expands after several fatal fires.

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On today's episode, you'll hear a preview of the Sweet Corn Circus in Uptown Normal, plus an exclusive interview with Feld Entertainment CEO Kenneth Feld about the future of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Plus, a look at the verdict in the Tim Mapes trial in Chicago.

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On today's episode, District 87 and Unit 5 administrators look for ways to address student behavior amid a rise in junior high suspensions, public health officials reshape to meet new needs post-pandemic, plus Eureka College's President discusses enrollment.

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On today's episode, a survey shows how residents in Normal welcome public art, a central Illinois farmer's crop recovers after an early summer drought, plus a Bloomington Junior High teacher visits the Holocaust Memorial in Israel.

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On today's episode, a profile on retiring McLean County native and Washington High School football coach Darrell Crouch, the latest Welcome Home features Bloomington-Normal's circus history, plus high school football teams deal with record heat as they prepare for their season opening games.

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On today's episode, a Bloomington church returns to its former site following a fire with plans to rebuild, an IWU biologist explains why he named a snake species after Harrison Ford, the state of Illinois looks to eliminate food deserts, plus a Bloomington teen places in an international CrossFit competition.

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On today's episode, a Bloomington-based early childhood programs sees high turnover among its leadership, the state of Illinois expands an effort to connect farmers to food banks, plus the men at the Prairie Aviation Museum still care for the aircraft decades after they once flew them.

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On today's episode, you'll hear about two murder cases in McLean County and how they illustrate what changes are coming to Illinois' cash bail system. Plus, a preview of this week's Next to Normal Story Slam, featuring stories marking the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Plus, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker has an update on a discrimination lawsuit filed against State Farm.

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On today's episode, you'll hear an update on Heartland Community College's EV training program, including a recent $1 million donation from State Farm. Plus, an encore broadcast of our story about why there are two school districts in Bloomington-Normal.

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