WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, Gov. JB Pritzker outlines his annual spending plan, two Black faculty pioneers at Illinois State University share their concerns about the current state of the civil rights movement, plus a climatologist discusses the impact climate change may have in Illinois.

On today's episode, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series explores birthing options in Bloomington-Normal, Dan Brady discusses his future after a career in elected office, plus the Illinois National Guard hires a new officer to prevent violence and other destructive behavior within its ranks.

On today's episode, the second part of WGLT's series on traffic safety in Bloomington-Normal, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses the town council's thoughts on adding more cannabis retail stories, plus an Illinois Wesleyan alum enters politics because of the pandemic and quickly rises to lieutenant governor in Wisconsin.

On today's episode, the first in a two-part series on traffic safety in Bloomington-Normal, a Bloomington pediatrician discusses new guideline to combat child obesity, plus there's a new collection of writings from Black Americans about Abraham Lincoln.

On today's episode, an analysis of insurance industry employment, A Chicago Bears fan from Normal is honored at the Super Bowl, Bloomington and Normal public libraries mark Black History Month, plus the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and MIOpera collaborate to present "Scintillating Shakespeare."

On today's episode, the Sugar Grove Nature Center cuts staff and hours as part of a major reorganization; Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses train traffic snarls in Uptown, economic incentives and the possible elimination of the town's vehicle use tax; Bloomington-Normal sees increased demand for adult literacy services, plus ISU alum J. Ivy helps create - and is nominated in - a new Grammy category.

On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal could benefit from state economic development police changes, economic developers roll out a new workforce marketing campaign, plus the Illinois Department of Agriculture outlines goals for the second term of the Pritzker administration.

On today's episode, Illinois State's first dean of its new College of Engineering outlines his goals, District 87's superintendent discusses social emotional learning and an expected school board vacancy, plus Larry Carius provides a snapshot of the Bloomington-Normal restaurant scene.

On today's episode, U.S. Rep Darin LaHood discusses the federal budget, debt ceiling, policing and GOP politics; plus a developer outlines a proposal for mixed-use housing in west Normal.

On today's episode, Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington discusses the rise in shooting incidents, an ISU alum offers a camp to help aspiring broadcasters, plus Phoebe Hunt brings her mystical indie folk to Destihl’s Tour Bus Concert Series on Saturday.