WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, a Rivian executive explains how the EV maker is trying to build a positive work culture, researchers at OSF study how artificial intelligence could help reduce emergency room wait times, plus Bloomington-Normal brewers discuss the latest taste trends.

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On today's episode, WGLT's Welcome Home series details the sudden rise of craft breweries in McLean County, WGLT's Sounds of Summer series profiles the life of a lifeguard, plus Datebook previews the Community Players Theatre production of 'Newsies.'

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On today's episode, an update on central Illinois' severe drought, the Illinois Symphony Orchestra has undergone several big changes in recent years and has more planned, plus hear how new blood had pumped new life into a band that's coming to ISU next week. 

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On today's episode, McLean County urgent care center for behavioral health is under new management and trying to expand access to care, the city of Bloomington honors the Bennett family's ministry with a street designation as the church finds a new home, plus some Illinois farmers are resisting an electric vehicle expansion.

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On today's episode, Illinois State University starts an initiative to help first-year, first-generation Latino students; families of people with Alzheimer's are hopeful as a drug that slows the disease's progression gets federal approval; plus hemp growers in Illinois push back against proposed regulations for the cannabis compound Delta-8.

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On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen discusses recent Supreme Court rulings, McLean County sees improved recycling rates, plus the state of Illinois faces a decision on how to improve healthcare in its prisons.

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On today's episode, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin discusses farm bill negotiations and Supreme Court ethics, Datebook previews "The Book of Will" at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, plus this week's Sounds of Summer feature takes you to Towanda's Fourth of July celebration. 

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On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos discusses efforts to help the homeless, Bloomington-Normal hotel operators see occupancy rates rebound, plus a Bloomington-Normal dog rescue finds a new and expanded home.

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On today's episode, the state of Illinois pulled its healthcare program for adult immigrants after one year, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood comments on the federal charges former President Donald Trump faces, a new central Illinois wind farm helps power Facebook, plus the latest edition of Sound Health explains how a lack of structure can present challenges for children during the summer.

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On today's episode, administrators at Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan universities respond to the Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in admissions, the latest Welcome Home segment features the games people play in Bloomington-Normal, plus this week's Sounds of Summer profiles youth baseball.

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