WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, Bloomington's mayor addresses concerns from some vocal subdivision residents about the city's new housing strategy, a health and wellness hub in Bloomington for youth and teens moves closer to completion, and a McLean County family launches a nonprofit to help families who have a loved one with epilepsy.

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On today's episode, the McLean County sheriff acknowledges some of its license plate data was inadvertently shared with federal immigration authorities, retired broadcaster and storyteller Steve Vogel has some of his own stories to share and a MAGA Republican launches a long-shot bid to primary Congressman Darin LaHood.

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On today's episode, the Normal Township supervisor faces questions about a second full-time job while serving the township, juvenile justice and child welfare advocates hope a new state law will bring more support for children caught in the court system, and the city of Bloomington competes for a private grant to bring more free public concerts to downtown.

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On today's episode, a Make-A-Wish dad three-times-over wants to see all kids' dreams come too, LeRoy's newest drivers get a road lesson during harvest season, roller derby could be making a comeback in Bloomington-Normal, plus a photo exhibition in Bloomington shares the living history of handmade Mexican dolls. 

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On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos and McLean County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnson discuss the standoff between the county, Bloomington and Normal over sales tax money to support mental health.

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On today's episode, State Farm launches a voluntary exit program for employees, District 87 explores easing some graduation requirements for students new to the U.S. and a new true-crime podcast explores a disappearance in Normal nearly a century ago.

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On today's episode, the former head of the Illinois National Guard slams the idea of sending federal troops to Chicago, bird experts worry that litter at Miller Park Lake, especially used fishing lines, are putting waterfowl at risk, advocates push for a medical right to die in Illinois after a previous attempt ran out of time and a new food truck plans to bring authentic African food to the Twin Cities.

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On today's episode, a license plate camera company shares personal info with immigration officials, prompting calls for more scrutiny, the civilian arm of the U.S. Air Force is looking for new recruits in McLean County, plus Heartland Theatre Company kicks off a new season with a timeless battle of the sexes.

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On today's episode, Bloomington's city manager says he doesn't intend to micromanage the police department after BPD pulled out of an immigration event, McLean County's top election officer pushes back on unfounded claims about mail-in voting, a farmer and government official in northwest Illinois makes a bid for U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen's seat and a Bloomington blacksmith wins a History Channel competition.

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On today's episode, cycling advocates in Bloomington-Normal respond after two serious crashes in recent days, a Bloomington mom finds inspiration from her daughter's medical challenges to write a book, Facebook's parent company a comes to Clinton to power its AI ambitions and a Bloomington blacksmith showcases his skills to a national audience.

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