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Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.
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On today's episode, a theater group in Bloomington helps young people find their voice and find acceptance, a gamer's paradise comes to Bloomington, plus the Illinois band Revis brings its revival tour to Bloomington.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, WGLT hosts a Housing Solutions Forum.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, state Senator Dave Koehler discusses the new Illinois budget lawmakers have approved, a public school district in Woodford County has approved Bible instruction during the school day, plus the latest edition of McHistory chronicles the history of elevators.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, a profile of McLean County History Makers Bob and Julie Dobski, an audio tour of Bloomington's new aquatic center, plus an examination of Ozempic as a weight-loss medication.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, two retiring teachers reflect on their decades in the classroom, a Boy Scouts leader in central Illinois explains the planned name change, plus a preview of the American Giants Museum opening in Atlanta.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, Bloomington's city manager expects the city council will aggressively attack the housing shortage, sensory rooms are becoming more common in Bloomington-Normal schools, plus Illinois has its first federally-recognized tribal nation.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District details planned wastewater treatment upgrades tied to its rate increases, researchers try to disrupt invasive carp through underwater acoustics, plus a Twin Cities' band makes a big change at the top but stays committed to its early 20th century jazz and swing standards.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, you'll hear about Bloomington City Council discussion around the community's housing shortage. Plus, an interview with McLean County History Maker John Penn. And you'll learn about the Bloomington Social Justice Walking Tour, which returns June 3.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Deputy Gov. Andy Manar as the spring legislative session winds down. Plus, WGLT's Melissa Ellin reports on what students, educators and parents think should be done about phones in schools. And the Catholic Diocese of Peoria finalizes its reorganization plan, including changes in McLean County. And Bloomington High School students share what they're most excited about this summer.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, you'll hear from Town of Normal administrator Brian Day about the next steps for the community's new Housing Recovery Plan. Plus, hear why the Lincoln community is concerned about the planned closure of the Logan women's prison. And you'll hear the music of Gangstagrass ahead of this weekend's show at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, some educators at ISU are raising concerns about safety threats they didn't feel were sufficiently addressed, public schools in Bloomington plan to beef up their communications when it comes to security risks, and a Woodford County farmer provides an oasis in a food desert.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, an ISU scholar authors a book on how autocrats use rhetoric to rise to power, ISU students push for easier voting access on Election Day, and a Bloomington church rebuilds and adds a school.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, a new report makes a host of recommendations to address Bloomington-Normal's housing shortage, a student group at Illinois Wesleyan University aims to help women shatter the glass ceiling in politics, plus a Bloomington record store becomes a mini-concert venue for one night.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, students at ISU take a new course on how to discern misinformation in media, Bloomington-Normal residents are polled about how much they care about recycling, and the state of Illinois steps up testing to prevent the spread of bird flu in its dairy cattle.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's show, you'll hear more about how Bloomington-Normal is responding to homeless youth in the community. Plus, a Heartland Community College professor and poet shares her experience of becoming a parent for the first time as her own mother was dying. And an interview with We The Kingdom ahead of their show at Grossinger Motors Arena.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, McLean County schools struggle to identify and help homeless students, a Bloomington-based healthcare provider turns to the faith community to help provide mental health and substance abuse counseling, plus a task force explores whether Illinois should adopt ranked choice voting.]Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, Rivian looks for ways to boost sales, a housing group in McLean County sets a deadline to find shelter for the homeless population in Bloomington-Normal, plus an ISU professor wants to make science classrooms more accessible for blind and low vision students.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, the town of Normal adopts new rules to regulate tobacco shops to keep the smokes away from kids, United Methodist church leaders in Bloomington-Normal praise a new rule lifting a ban on gay clergy and gay weddings, plus a theater production goes on a school tour to attract young people to the arts.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, Bloomington's mayoral race -- as it stands now -- shows a contrast in leadership styles, hospital patients in Bloomington-Normal get a case of sticker shock, plus some ISU College Democrats and Republicans share their thoughts on the pro-Palestinian protests on campus.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode, the governor announces a big state investment for Rivian, Illinois Wesleyan's commencement speaker returns to her alma mater after becoming a best-selling author, plus Bloomington-Normal's moving theater returns this weekend.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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