WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, you'll hear about trends in sexually transmitted infections in McLean County. Plus, Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe visits with Charlie Schlenker. And a report on the ongoing disruptions in the bird business caused by avian flu.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the upcoming event Climb Out of the Darkness, which raises funds and awareness for the mental health of new families. Plus, you'll hear about former Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Peoria, and a new episode of McHistory.

On today's episode, you'll hear encore interviews with the three performers at Saturday's WGLT Summer Concert. They are Carsie Blanton, Lilli Lewis, and Cindy Youngren from Tambora. Learn more about the concert at WGLT.org/SummerConcert

On today's episode, you'll hear an exit interview with retiring District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly. Also, Eric Stock reports on the hiring situation facing Illinois manufacturers.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a former Lincoln College employee about the impact of its closure. Plus, an OSF executive talks about equity in healthcare, and Eric Stock reports on expansion plans at Ferrero that brought Gov. JB Pritzker to town.

On today's episode, WGLT correspondent Edith Brady-Lunny talks about her reporting on the Rica Rountree child abuse death. In Rica’s case, mandated reporters alerted the state’s child welfare agency of potential serious abuse. They sounded the alarm bell repeatedly, only to have those alarms ignored or not thoroughly investigated by the agency tasked with doing so. Instead, the investigator who mishandled Rica’s case was promoted.

On today's episode, state Sen. Jason Barickman, a Republican from Bloomington-Normal, talks about the gun policy questions raised by recent mass shootings. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.

On today's episode, the CEO of Marcfirst talks about their move to a new larger space in northeast Normal. Plus, Jon Norton talks to WGLT Summer Concert performer Lilli Lewis. And a Bloomington attorney is honoring his grandmother's legacy by offering a scholarship for students pursuing a career in education.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the two Republicans — Scott Preston and Jim Fisher — running in the GOP primary in the 91st House District, which includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health focuses on a court case with a potentially chilling effect on the nursing profession. And we'll preview a new production of "Sound of Music" from MIOpera.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a law enforcement expert from central Illinois on the police response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Plus, Lyndsay Jones tries to clear up some confusion about rising electricity prices.