WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, an insurance analyst predicts State Farm will be surpassed as the nation's top auto insurer, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses federal funding coming for infrastructure, plus some Bloomington-Normal college students push for a grocery store in Uptown Normal.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the head of the government-owned McLean County Nursing Home. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. And a new installment of Sound Health looks at RSV trends and a new approach to address the virus.

On today's episode, a 104-year-old fruitcake finds a permanent home in Bloomington, Christmas tree farmers count on tradition to keep customers coming back, Datebook features two new poetry collections by Bloomington-Normal artists, plus a special holiday edition of My Playlist.

On today's episode, outgoing U.S. Rep Rodney Davis reflects on his 10 years in Washington, a labor scholar discusses a unionizing effort underway at Rivian, plus the next installment of WGLT's Welcome Home series.

On today's episode, you'll hear part 2 of our series about unionization efforts at the electric automaker Rivian's plant in Normal. Plus, an interview with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. And we'll share some advice for entertaining out-of-town visitors who are coming to Bloomington-Normal during the holidays.

On today's episode, some Rivian employees explore unionizing amid safety concerns at the plant in Normal, a Tazewell County group recruits conservative school board candidates, plus Jesse White prepares to retire after a record-setting tenure as Illinois’ first Black secretary of state.

On today's episode, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, the Bloomington Post Office ramps up for holiday deliveries, Datebook previews the Illinois Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops in the Heartland, plus Peoria musician Jared Grabb discusses how how his music writing changed during pandemic lockdowns.

On today's episode, Unit 5 unveils a nearly complete natural playground, Bloomington's city manager outlines goals for 2023, plus an expert on aging offers tips for helping older adults remain at home.

On today's episode, State Farm ends matching charitable donations for retirees, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins discusses gun control, plus WGLT offers another feature of More Of That, Please.

On today's episode, environmental advocates push for passage of the Restoring America's Wildlife Act, the West Bloomington Revitalization Project overcomes several years of hardship and uncertainty, plus a scrap metal sculptor from Lexington explains his work and why he does it.