WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode; U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood discusses inflation, China, Ukraine, and the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago; Bloomington-Normal libraries adjust to new patrons habits after COVID; and a recent Illinois Wesleyan athlete competes for a national honor.

On today's episode, an Illinois State University scholar discusses the potential for Rivian employees to unionize amid a rise in union popularity, and a new group at ISU tries to help student athletes line up paid endorsements.

On today's episode, two Bloomington-Normal labor leaders discuss the recent wave of union support in the U.S., the Illinois Symphony Orchestra explains its move from the BCPA to ISU, and the Community Players Theatre opens its 100th season in Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll learn all about the Workers Rights Amendment, which will be on the ballot this fall in Illinois. You'll hear interviews with Adam Heenan, president of the Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly; Mailee Smith, labor director for the Illinois Policy Institute; and state Sen. Jason Barickman from Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, McLean County's assessor explains how higher demand for housing could impact your tax bill, retiring ISU softball coach Melinda Fischer reflects on her 50-plus years in college sports, Heartland Theatre brings a Tennessee Williams production to town and a weather expert explains how "corn sweat" impacts Illinois humidity.

On today's episode, you'll hear an extended conversation with Esther Joy King, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 17th district, which includes Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, you'll hear an audio montage of Jelani Day's celebration of life at ISU, District 87's plans to help students who have been struggling emotionally during two years of COVID chaos, and experts' priorities to improve health in McLean County.

On today's episode, you'll hear about Coalescence Theatre Project's production of "Crowns," a gospel musical. Plus, a new episode of WGLT's My Playlist series. And a lucky storyteller from the Next to Normal Story Slam.

On today's episode, you'll hear a recap of a legislative roundtable that drew Gov. JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey, Tammy Duckworth, and Kathy Salvi to rural Lexington. Charlie Schlenker and Joe Deacon report. Plus, a look at the economic rebirth of Lexington.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. Plus, Eric Stock checks in with Illinois' legislative inspector general six months on the job. And a new episode of Sound Health visits the Bloomington Fire Department.