WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, you'll hear from a University High School students who is collecting materials for a time capsule that will capture this pandemic era. Also, a look at the dynamics of the Bloomington-Normal housing market. And an update on how immigrants are recovering from the pandemic, with help from the Immigration Project's Welcoming Center.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the medical director of Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a preview of the Easterseals Community Rally happening this spring. And the music of Bloomington-Normal's Unemployed Architects.

On today's episode, Eric Stock recaps the firing of ISU men's basketball coach Dan Muller and why he's staying with the team through the end of the season. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health features a Bloomington pediatrician talking about COVID vaccines for the youngest children. And Ariele Jones talks to some love experts for Valentine's Day.

On today's episode, the head of the McLean County Regional Planning Commission talks about trends in fatal traffic crashes. Plus, the director of the PATH Crisis Center talks about staffing up for a new suicide and mental health crisis hotline. And you'll hear the jazz music of Adam Larson, and a new episode of Datebook about a Bloomington Public Library art exhibit.

On today's episode, Charlie Schlenker looks at the changing political dynamics on the McLean County Board ahead of the 2022 elections. Also, a new installment of Beyond Sports introduces you to two history-making wrestlers from Bloomington-Normal. And the mayor of Delavan talks about economic revitalization.

Illinois could be on the cusp of making a local food system work. But the task is really complex. Our series Food Trek shows it's not just more farmers. It's nutrients, crop variety, soil conservation, and on and on and on. Even as mask mandates ease in many places in Illinois, they're still there for schools...As you might expect though, that's really divisive. And from Omicron to worker shortages, every time Bloomington Normal hotel operators think they have turned the corner, something else happens.

The CEO of Bloomington based Chestnut Health Systems says Governor JB Pritzker's proposed boost for mental health funding would come at a critical time. Dave Sharrar says there are 10 thousand job vacancies in community mental health in Illinois. The money would help. And State Farm is advertising during the Superbowl this weekend, but on Tik Tok rather than the game itself....Unpacking State Farm strategy to get the younger demographic. Plus, the Mayor of Normal drops by.

The School Street Food pantry opened to ease food insecurity among Illinois State University Students. A lot of other challenges have cropped up on the way. Needs grew and the reasons they need help have shifted. Hear an update on that effort to feed the community. And the 2020 election may be over but the hyper-partisan politics that defined it are not. Political scientist John Sides says as long as Donald Trump is around the Republican Party will continue as is. Plus, find out about the best in ISU student research. And Life Sucks, but in a good way.

For Bloomington Normal emergency rooms winter storms can be the calm that comes BEFORE the storm because people wait to get help until after the weather improves. Still, a lot of healthcare workers are sleeping on cots to make sure they get to work during the snow. Winter heating bills soar during weather like this. But Ameren Illinois says there's an option for those who really can't afford them. And a college football hall of famer from Illinois State University says he's not too worried about the steep drop in high school participation...Boomer Grigsby also says the hall of fame nod means more than he thought.

Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker says the state is better off financially than when he first took office. During his state of the state and budget message the Governor projected the state will end this fiscal year $1.7 billion dollars in the green after also ending last year with a surplus. And student reporter Maggie Strahan talks with State Senator Dave Koehler of Peoria to get the first take on the speech. Strahan also chats with Bloomington State Senator Jason Barickman. If you're on Facebook, chances are you or someone you know is a member of Illinois Storm Community. In an interview with Hannah Alani, Carlos Wyant describes what it's like to lead such an active Facebook group. And the new U.S. Attorney for the central district of Illinois says he will continue to make human trafficking a high priority. In this interview with correspondent Edith Brady Lunny, Harris says he wants to further develop the human trafficking task force using a $1.3 million-dollar federal grant.