WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, District 87's school board president explains their new choice for superintendent. Plus, you'll hear from state Sen. Jason Barickman. And Eric Stock talks to the national champion Heartland Community College women's soccer team.

It can be lonely over the holidays for international students stuck in the U.S. because of money, travel times, or pandemic restrictions. Hear how they're coping and the help they get. Plus, a new Philly Steak place has opened and a fried chicken option is coming to the Bloomington Normal Restaurant Scene. Supply chain disruptions have already slowed down Rivian's start of production. Could it get worse? E-V journalist Steve Levine talks about why America needs to build out its battery-metals processing capability. And the Musical 'Rent' defined a generation that came up in the 1990s. Now, that classic retelling of La Boheme is on a farewell tour stopping in Bloomington.

It has been a long time since the Illinois Secretary of State's race was an opportunity, but incumbent Jesse White is calling it a day. Bloomington State Representative Dan Brady says he'll try for the office that oversees driver's licenses. 'Go eat a bug' is more than a playground taunt. In many parts of the world it's good advice. A central Illinois author has a new book about edible insects. Hear about Heartland Theater's latest production, “Human Terrain. And it's the season for charitable donations. Not for profits want to make them stretch.

On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis talks to Sarah Nardi about his vote on the infrastructure bill. Charlie Schlenker talks to Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington about a push to hire more women. And Jon Norton previews a country singer-songwriter's show Thursday night in downtown Bloomington.

If manners make the man, suits certainly signal success. Hear from the Jule Foundation, a group that offers upscale clothing to young Black men to help them overcome stigma and enter the business world. Supply Chain issues have forced the Illinois State University dining service back to basics in some cases. ISU Executive Chef Matt Horton says it's amazing what you can cook with five basic ingredients. And you can go beyond sports and into the heart of a champion power lifter in central Illinois. She fell in love with it in junior high.

On today's episode, Eric Stock reports on how Bloomington library leaders got to the magic number to win city council approval for expansion. Plus, an interview with Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe on the federal infrastructure bill. Plus, Ariele Jones previews The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees.

On today's episode, Eric Stock talks to a national library leader about the future of libraries -- and where Bloomington's expansion plans fit in. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health looks at the prospects of "forever COVID" and what that means for health care systems. And we'll recap a major climate change summit in central Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on the Rivian IPO, including analysis from an Illinois State University finance professor. Plus, Sarah Nardi reports on how local parents are making decisions on COVID vaccinations. And Jon Norton previews Thomas Ian Nicholas' upcoming show in Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll hear from McLean County officials about what's on their wish list now that the infrastructure bill has passed. Plus, an advocate from the Electrification Coalition talks about the package's impact on her industry. You'll also hear from a librarian about a loosely coordinated national effort to challenge books. And the president of the Mid-Illinois Realtors Association has an update on the Bloomington-Normal housing market.

On today's episode, you'll learn about an effort to get more high school students interested in STEM careers, particularly cybersecurity. Plus, an interview with Bloomington City Council member Jeff Crabill about flood assistance efforts. And an encore interview with ISU Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz about democratic backsliding around the world.