WGLT's Sound Ideas

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WGLT's Sound Ideas episodes

October 09 Overcoming news deserts in rural America takes community involvement
A journalism professor who has roots in Pekin and Peoria says journalists must do more than cover the news; they must actively build community for local news outlets to survive in a challenging world.
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October 09 In northeast Normal's District 5, McLean County Board candidates discuss finances and budget issues
The matchup in McLean County Board's District 5 is a debate between a conservative bank examiner and a self-described “New Deal” style Democrat. That is to say, Republican Jeff Lord is challenging incumbent Democrat Buck Farley for his seat on the board serving the district covering northeast Normal.
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October 09 CIRA is financially strong, thanks to Rivian cargo boost
Travelers to Bloomington's Central Illinois Regional Airport [CIRA] may pass through its gates dozens of times without realizing how nearby economic changes — like those over at Normal's Rivian plant — can lead to windfalls at the airport.
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October 09 Bessler aims to keep McLean County Board seat against counselor Klinkner
Democrat William Bessler is running for the McLean County Board seat he's held for almost a year. Representing northwest Normal, Bessler is being challenged by three-time Republican candidate Jerry Klinkner, a nursing home counselor.
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October 08 Normal in no hurry to consider new rules for data center operators, e-scooters
While the City of Bloomington plans to release a draft of proposed data center regulations this week, the Town of Normal is keeping its moratorium in place until at least next spring and possibly longer. Normal Mayor Chris Koos said the town's decision to extend a six-month moratorium through early 2027 would help it prepare for any new state regulations that could come this fall.
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October 08 'Mourning in McLean' book casts new light on the history of death, remembrance in McLean County
When a person dies, their spirit can live on in several ways. A headstone, a photograph or obituary helps keep their memory alive, even in death. Candace Summers, senior director of education for the McLean County Museum of History, is hoping to give people a fresh perspective on the process of death and grieving. Her new book, Mourning in McLean: The Story of Death, Grieving, and Funerary Customs in McLean County, was released in May and is available for purchase at various events this week in the Twin Cities.
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October 07 East Peoria primed to expand Flock as neighboring Creve Coeur deals with alleged misuse
The East Peoria City Council will weigh whether to add an additional 10 Flock-branded cameras to the police department’s program, nearly doubling its investment in license plate reading technology as the town next door deals with the fallout of alleged misuse by its police chief.
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October 07 Head Start under threat, again, as demand remains high in Bloomington-Normal
Over the course of the last two years, many federal budget cuts have been made across the board. These include cuts to education, health care and social services and they have ranged in impact. A new proposal takes aim at the Head Start early childhood program.
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October 06 Retiring chief judge says rulings weigh 'all the facts,' which may not always look fair
Outgoing Chief Judge Casey Costigan says the 11th Judicial Circuit's championing of progressive approaches to the criminal justice system is on the list of things he's proud of. Costigan retires Oct. 16 after 20 years on the bench and a four-year term as the five-county circuit's administrative head.
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October 06 Congressional candidates discuss expanding executive power and need for political will
Since the time of the first President of the United States to today, executive power has steadily grown to address crises, a changing electorate and evolving interpretations of the U.S. Constitution. Generally speaking, the Central Illinois congressional candidates this year agree the House and Senate roll over too much for the president. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said that is the case for every president he’s seen in his past 10 years of office.
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Sound Ideas is WGLT's signature local news series. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share.…