WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, the town of Normal discusses long-term budget priorities and two ex-ESPN broadcasters discuss the changing sports media landscape in a symposium at Bradley University.

On today's episode, Bloomington mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses economic development and the failed Unit 5 referendum, an ISU nutritionist offers health and budget tips for Thanksgiving dinner, researchers in Peoria work to develop a healthier alternative to butter, plus a Bloomington grade school continues its Thanksgiving tradition.

On today's episode, employment lawyers are skeptical of Rivian's plans to force arbitration in a sexual harassment case, state Sen. Jason Barickman assess Republican party messaging following an unsuccessful election, plus a Bloomington machine shop helps major employers in Bloomington-Normal avoid supply chain delays.

On today's episode, it's all arts and culture. You'll hear about Illinois Symphony Orchestra and Illinois Wesleyan theatre shows happening this weekend in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, Jon Norton talks to Bloomington musician DT about his new EP.

On today's episode, you'll hear an update on LGTBQ+ advocacy work on the Illinois State University campus, after a series of troubling incidents earlier in the semester. Plus, an interview with Normal's assistant city manager about the development of Uptown South. And an update about the new Central Illinois Bridge Academy with its director.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a national anti-smoking campaign happening Thursday. Plus, an ISU professor authors a new book about emergency planning and your pets. And you'll hear about consolidation in the banking industry and what it means for customers.

On today's episode, parents sue DFCS and a doctor after the state took her three children over unfounded allegations, Bloomington-Normal educators respond to high absenteeism noted in the latest Illinois school report card, lawmakers and prosecutors in McLean County back a proposal to go after sellers of fentanyl, plus meet the King of Swedes who once ran the city of Bloomington.

On today's episode, how RSV is impacting pediatric hospital capacity in Bloomington-Normal, the Normal Theater hosts a documentary series on climate change, cannabis entrepreneurs in Illinois struggle with regulatory delays, plus a study on the need for a permanent household hazardous waste collection site in McLean County.

On today's episode, a conversation with Bloomington-Normal-area U.S. Rep.-elect Eric Sorensen, a new memorial honors fallen soldiers in Bloomington, local craft brewers can't get a key ingredient locally, plus the Festival of Trees returns to Bloomington next weekend.

On today's episode, Rivian starts a second production shift, state Sen. Dave Koehler shares thoughts on his reelection win and Bloomington-Normal being added to the district, a political scientist examines the shifting political demographics, and State Rep. Dan Brady discusses his future following his failed bid for Secretary of State.