WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen discusses the impacts of the federal domestic spending bill at a union rally, a survey outlines McLean County's most pressing health concerns and Bloomington's new career academy aims to help more students find the career ambition earlier in school.

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On today's episode, a man from Normal is accused of terminating a pregnancy against his girlfriend's wishes, AI has become a helpful source for attorneys but sometimes too helpful, Heartland Head Start gets good news about its federal funding after a few uneasy months, and a new law aims to protect media in Illinois from so-called SLAPP lawsuits. 

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On today's episode, Unit 5 and District 87 have new policies meant to limit cell phone use, but some teachers are skeptical, there's a new bipartisan effort underway to redo how Illinois draws its legislative maps, property assessments in McLean County are going up again as the housing shortage continues, and Bloomington-Normal record stores take the tunes outside their doors to a free concert.

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On today's episode, the regional schools superintendent is ready to call it a career soon after two decades helping educators, Normal approves expanding an area for tax incentives -- even for projects already approved, and Rader Family Farms shows off more sunflower varieties than you ever thought existed.

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On today's episode, some in Bloomington-Normal's unhoused community find power and purpose in putting pen to paper, high-profile legal cases have sparked an interest in the legal profession for more students, and students in Bloomington-Normal get a warm welcome to help kick off a new school year.

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On today's episode, you'll hear about flyers circulating around Bloomington that are causing alarm. Plus, how houses of worship in Bloomington-Normal are evolving to meet the growing immigrant population. You'll hear from the new owner of the Normalite Newspaper Group. And meet the creator of a Facebook group laser-focused on Central Illinois weather.

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On today's episode, a longtime community leader of Illinois State University supporter is remembered for a legacy of service and character, a newly certified union for ISU's lab schools is ready to bargain on a contract, and Democrats and Republicans bring in some big names at the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 political campaign. 

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On today's episode, University Galleries takes a big swing for their fall art exhibition; a push to provide access to tattoo removal for people in Illinois prisons and jails; a mural is unveiled at the McLean County Arts Center and ISU students stock their dorm rooms with free stuff--helping the environment in the process.

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On today's episode, Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady pulls the plug on the police department's involvement in an information session on immigration; how "doomscrolling" affects mental health; Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker considers redistricting; and ISU students move into dorms and apartments.

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On today's episode, a second candidate for Democratic State Committeeman stops by his opponent's neck of the woods, downtown streetscape construction gets underway, and nonprofits gather for a symposium as the city of Bloomington and inclusion and access experts prepare for their own.

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