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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes Full episodes of WGLT's radio newsmagazine covering central Illinois. Sound Ideas airs weekdays at 5 p.m.
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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

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Full episodes of WGLT's radio newsmagazine covering central Illinois. Sound Ideas airs weekdays at 5 p.m.

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 3/28/2025

On today's episode, a federal grant to asses climate risk in dis-invested parts of Bloomington-Normal is gone without explanation, a new state audit of Illinois State University shows a big structural deficit, and Ren and Stimpy and other cartoon classics are part of Trevor Basham's first solo gallery show in Bloomington. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 3/27/2025

On today's episode, advocates seek access to life-ending treatment for terminally ill Illinoisans, but some are concerned it could be abused; The Baby Fold provides mental health support for childcare workers; a Lexington writer finds the poetry in Central Illinois; and WGLT celebrates Kim Tarkowski's three-decade career lowering barriers for blind and low-vision people in Bloomington-Normal. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Wednesday 3/26/2025

On today's episode, what happens next now that ISU faculty have filed an intent to strike, McLean County school districts go into detail about how they would use sales tax money if the referendum is approved and Bloomington Police join a statewide task force to try to go after revoked FOID cards. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Tuesday 3/25/2025

On today's episode, Illinois State Police release the video of Bloomington Police officers' fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, two convicted killers both make their cases for new trials in sometimes-contentious appeals hearings at ISU, plus an attorney from Normal leaves a consumer protection agency that the Trump administration is gutting. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Monday 3/24/2025

On today's episode, challengers for Bloomington mayor make leadership a campaign issue, cell phones will be off limits for students at Bloomington High School next fall, an executive order could impact federal mediators — like the one working with ISU and its faculty, and some fans brought their four-legged friends to a hockey game last weekend in Bloomington. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 3/21/2025

On today's episode, candidates for Bloomington mayor outline their views on the housing shortage, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood responds to pushback about not hosting town hall meetings, two McLean County educators are honored for their inclusion and former Nine Inch Nails drummer Martin Atkins comes to ISU for a talk. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 3/20/2025

On today's episode, candidates for Bloomington mayor face questions about an uncertain financial picture, candidates for mayor of Normal sound off on the planned Uptown underpass, candidates for Bloomington's Ward 9 outline their priorities, plus we ask students at Olympia Middle School what makes them happy on "World Happiness Day." Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Wednesday 3/19/2025

On today's episode, why Chris Koos faces challenges from two council members in his bid for reelection as mayor of Normal, some are still feeling the health effects of COVID-19 years later, preview of the race for Normal Township supervisor, and a Goodfield restaurant ravaged by fire is back serving its famous pies. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Tuesday 3/18/2025

On today's episode, candidates for mayor of Normal sound off on the community housing shortage, candidates for a Bloomington city council seat differ on fiscal policy, three Bloomington-Normal residents explain how they apparently never got COVID and the Catholic Diocese of Peoria hears calls for action after a new lawsuit alleges sex abuse against a former pastor. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Monday 3/17/2025

On today's episode, the three candidates for mayor of Normal offer differing views on taxes and fees, reflections from two women who lost their mothers at the height of the COVID pandemic, Bloomington Police offer assurances for those concerned about the threat of deportations and a University High School grad has his own March Madness story. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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