WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, you'll hear from the candidates running in McLean County Board District 9 in south Bloomington in the June 28 primary. You'll meet the new head of the McLean County Center for Human Services. And an interview with Illinois political scientist Dick Simpson.

On today's episode, a legal expert from Illinois State University helps explain new ratings from Illinois State Bar Association attorneys in a contested judicial race in McLean County. Also, analysis of Rivian's latest financial update. And the second part of Sarah Nardi's interview with Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington.

On today's episode, an interview with Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington. Also, Charlie Schlenker reports from a public meeting in Pontiac about the future of that community's prison. And a remembrance of former Rep. Tim Johnson, who has died.

On today's episode, why it's harder to recruit prosecutors and public defenders in central Illinois. Plus, a look at trends in juvenile justice in McLean County. And why public teachers unions are pushing back on plans for standardized testing in Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll learn about an Economic Development Council study of the Bloomington-Normal housing shortage. Plus, an interview with ISU President Terri Goss Kinzy. And meet a Republican county treasurer who is running for the Illinois House from central Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll hear how college student-athletes in Bloomington-Normal are adjusting to new name, image, and likeness endorsement opportunities. Plus, an interview with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. And a new episode of Datebook.

On today's episode, Robert Garcia and Daynali Flores of Conexiones Latinas de McLean County help unpack the origins of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and the customs surrounding it. And a new installment of Sound Health introduces you to a Planned Parenthood of Illinois Champion of Care, Carolyn Moon.

On today's episode, you'll hear a recap of WGLT's Democratic candidates forum for the 17th Congressional District, plus analysis of the race in the redrawn, sprawling district (which includes Bloomington-Normal). Plus, a look at McLean County's public health score.

On today's episode, you'll hear central Illinois reaction to the draft Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights. Including an interview with Nikita Richards, incoming vice chair of Planned Parenthood of Illinois' board of directors, and another with Supreme Court scholar Meghan Leonard from Illinois State University.