WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, our weeklong series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues with a look at sports and gaming -- and how they bring people together. Plus, a new episode of our food and farming series FOOD TREK brings you to Janie's Mill in Ashkum, Ill. And Lauren Warnecke previews a weekend concert for Datebook.

On today's episode, WGLT's weeklong series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues. Many people of Indian heritage say the community is welcoming, but not everyone has the same experiences. Some still see a cultural divide they've not fully been able to bridge. Also, Lyndsay Jones reports on two Indian language schools in Bloomington-Normal. And you'll hear from another MLK essay-contest winner.

On today's episode, WGLT's series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues with a look at four remarkable young community servants. You'll also hear from the owners of two Indian restaurants -- and a sports bar -- in Bloomington. And you'll hear the first in a series of award-winning MLK essays from the City of Bloomington's recent contest.

On today's episode, our weeklong series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal begins. You'll hear about the economic forces that have brought Indians to Bloomington-Normal in waves, and about the communities that have formed as a result. Plus, you'll hear about the unique challenges facing first-generation Indian parents in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, you'll learn how much money labs are making on COVID-19 testing. Plus, an interview with McLean County's public health chief on the second anniversary of the pandemic. And Jon Norton talks to Leah Marlene after her "American Idol" debut and the release of a new album.

On today's episode, Lauren Warnecke checks on the health of central Illinois' cultural arts economy. You'll also hear the first of a two-part series about the lucrative evolution of Reditus Labs in Pekin. And Charlie Schlenker interviews a candidate running for the GOP nomination for the 91st Illinois House District.

On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos talks about Monday night's narrow budget vote. WGLT correspondent Edith Brady-Lunny takes a closer look at the Kimberlee Burton case. Lyndsay Jones reports on water quality issues in small towns. And Sarah Nardi has a new installment of our Sound Health series.

On today's episode, Lyndsay Jones talks to two Unit 5 school board members about proposed budget cuts. Plus, Sarah Nardi has an update on an ISU doctoral student from Ukraine. And meet the women who run a charitable Facebook group in Bloomington-Normal.

Bloomington-Normal native Brandon Bayles has a musical alter ego he says is not much like him. Hear the music of Brandon Cattle with the Branding Irons and a new album “I Love Living in the Country.” And boy who brought a gun to Bloomington High School late last year is now charged as an adult. Plus exchange students talk with their counterparts in Russia as the Ukraine invasion continues.

Sister Cities communities across the world are canceling relationships with Russian counterparts but not Bloomington Normal. An Illinois State University Political Scientist says the Russian invasion of Ukraine sends a worrying message to other potential aggressor nations. And a new look at the charges against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.