GLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, how zookeepers at Miller Park Zoo keep the animals active and engaged, Bloomington-Normal's members of Congress disagree over the debt limit bill, state Senator Dave Koehler discuss the new state budget's impact on education, plus another Black History essay winner in Bloomington.

On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal is about to send its first student to its Japanese sister city since the pandemic, while its sister cities program with Russia remains on hold because of the war in Ukraine, a state capitol reporter recaps the major developments from the just-closed legislative session, plus the latest winner of Bloomington's Black History essay contest.

On today's episode, Bloomington deputy city manager Billy Tyus discusses concerns over wages for a proposed housing development, a McLean County group tries to include more fathers in programs that serve children and families, plus a profile of McLean County History Makers Charles and Willie Halbert.

On this episode, a Children's Home & Aid explains its new name and renewed focus, a farm educator explains how major dust storms can be minimized in the wake of a fatal pileup on I-55, plus the Corn Crib prepares for an busy summer featuring much more than just baseball.

On today's episode, developers plan a major housing development near downtown Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal hospitals begin a new, faster treatment for stroke victims, plus the latest in WGLT's McLean County History Maker profiles.

On today's episode, data show a wide gender gap at Illinois State University and college campuses across the country; District 87 Superintendent David Mouser and retiring administrator Diane Wolf discuss tax incentives for development, artificial intelligence and learning disparities; plus the latest city of Bloomington Black History Essay Contest winner invokes the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

On today's episode, a report details the clergy sex abuse scandal in Illinois; U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin discusses the debt ceiling, Supreme Court ethics and a poll that raises concerns about President Biden's mental fitness; Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield with little time to pass a budget; plus a social justice tour of Bloomington goes virtual.

On today's episode, rural McLean County residents tell a survey how poor their internet service is, a scholar at Illinois State University explains the reason behind a series of auto insurance rate increases from State Farm and several competitors, community health workers reflect on the public role they played in the COVID pandemic response, plus the latest city of Bloomington Black History Essay Contest winner.

On today's episode, Illinois Shakespeare Festival artistic director John Stark retires after 32 years with the Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance, a history lesson explores Bloomington-Normal's past and present in beer making, plus singer/songwriter and Pontiac native TyJon Charlie is among the performers scheduled during free summer concerts that return to Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.

On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.

On today's episode, Maternity case deserts are on the rise in central Illinois as more rural hospitals and maternity wards close, retired ISU professors Hank and Mary Campbell are profiled as McLean County History Makers, plus the first of a series of the city of Bloomington's Black History Essay Contest winners.

On today's episode, how arts and humanities hope to survive and thrive now that the COVID emergency -- and relief funding -- have ended, a career prep academy in Bloomington wants to add more options and address stereotypes about technical training, plus Community Players puts on a satirical fan-fiction of Harry Potter.

On today's episode, the McLean County Health Department administrator discusses the end of the COVID public health emergency, a Bloomington-Normal addresses inequality in clean energy in a new state appointment, plus scammers are coming after nutrition benefits through a process called skimming.

On today's episode, Rivian Automotive discusses a long-term plan for success in an increasingly competitive EV marketplace, the latest installment in WGLT's Welcome Home series explains recycling efforts in Bloomington-Normal, plus some long-forgotten artwork fetches big bucks for the Bloomington Public Library.

On today's episode, colleagues remember Chicago Police officer and recent Illinois State University alum Areanah Preston as a thoughtful and driven public servant, a citizens group in McLean County gets a rare public look into how the county jail is run, a Bloomington-Normal cake maker gets her just desserts after her immigration from Mexico, plus a 93-year-old crossing guard brings a smile to grade school students and parents in Normal every day.

On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen visits downtown Bloomington and Uptown Normal with their respective mayors, climate change pushes armadillos further north and causing concern for central Illinois farmers, the jury foreman in the ComEd bribery trial explains how jurors arrived at four guilty verdicts, plus WGLT begins the first in its series profiling this year's McLean County history makers.

On today's episode, ISU's Redbirds in Space beat two Big Ten competitors in a rocket landing competition, Illinois Wesleyan alum T.J. Newman's writing career has taken off with Hollywood in a bidding war the movie rights, plus the Illinois Symphony Orchestra presents an "Epic Ending" at ISU tomorrow.

On today's episode, you'll hear about what's driving interest in homeschooling, and the challenge of tracking trends in that community. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's mayor, Mboka Mwilambwe. And a new installment of "More of That Please!" visits with the United Sound program at Illinois State University.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Alan Sender, chair of the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority board, about a plan to expand the airport's property-tax base countywide. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos. And you'll learn why Peoria-based JOLT Harm Reduction is expanding its overdose-prevention work to McLean County.

On today's episode, a major expansion at a industrial warehouse in Normal, a look at several new laws that have taken effect in Illinois, a concert in Normal to support ocean cleanup, plus a preview of Community Players Theater's "Sweat."

On today's episode, the U.S. Attorney for central Illinois details the Biden administration's environmental justice initiative, ISU scholar Lea Cline discusses her new book on Roman art and images, plus the McLean County India Association reemerges from COVID dormancy.

On today's episode, an insurance analyst predicts State Farm will be surpassed as the nation's top auto insurer, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses federal funding coming for infrastructure, plus some Bloomington-Normal college students push for a grocery store in Uptown Normal.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the head of the government-owned McLean County Nursing Home. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. And a new installment of Sound Health looks at RSV trends and a new approach to address the virus.

On today's episode, a 104-year-old fruitcake finds a permanent home in Bloomington, Christmas tree farmers count on tradition to keep customers coming back, Datebook features two new poetry collections by Bloomington-Normal artists, plus a special holiday edition of My Playlist.

On today's episode, outgoing U.S. Rep Rodney Davis reflects on his 10 years in Washington, a labor scholar discusses a unionizing effort underway at Rivian, plus the next installment of WGLT's Welcome Home series.

On today's episode, you'll hear part 2 of our series about unionization efforts at the electric automaker Rivian's plant in Normal. Plus, an interview with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. And we'll share some advice for entertaining out-of-town visitors who are coming to Bloomington-Normal during the holidays.

On today's episode, some Rivian employees explore unionizing amid safety concerns at the plant in Normal, a Tazewell County group recruits conservative school board candidates, plus Jesse White prepares to retire after a record-setting tenure as Illinois' first Black secretary of state.

On today's episode, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, the Bloomington Post Office ramps up for holiday deliveries, Datebook previews the Illinois Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops in the Heartland, plus Peoria musician Jared Grabb discusses how how his music writing changed during pandemic lockdowns.

On today's episode, Unit 5 unveils a nearly complete natural playground, Bloomington's city manager outlines goals for 2023, plus an expert on aging offers tips for helping older adults remain at home.

On today's episode, State Farm ends matching charitable donations for retirees, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins discusses gun control, plus WGLT offers another feature of More Of That, Please.

On today's episode, environmental advocates push for passage of the Restoring America's Wildlife Act, the West Bloomington Revitalization Project overcomes several years of hardship and uncertainty, plus a scrap metal sculptor from Lexington explains his work and why he does it.

On today's episode, new McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane outlines his priorities and one of McLean County's new state representatives, Republican Bill Hauter explains how he sees his role with the Illinois legislature's superminority.

On today's episode, meet the man known as the Local Tarzan, Bloomington native Matthew Curry returns to his hometown for a concert, plus it's never to late to graduate (even if you are 90 years old).

On today's episode, Central Illinois Regional Airport director Carol Olson discusses service cuts at many regional airports, a woman overcame a childhood of poverty and homelessness wants to help others who are struggling, plus a national nonprofit based in Lexington seeks help to provide disaster relief.

On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos discusses an email council member Stan Nord sent to town staff, corrections workers protest staffing shortages at Pontiac Correctional Center, plus Eureka College starts men's and women's wrestling programs.

On today's episode, the McLean County Board's new vice-chair outlines her goals following a power-sharing agreement, a new college program helps prepare students for Illinois' cannabis industry, plus Illinois State football legend Boomer Grigsby gets into the College Football Hall of Fame.

On today's episode, state Senator Jason Barickman announces his retirement from the legislature, McLean County government adopts a power-sharing agreement following a a split election, plus an ISU students wants authorities to investigate the 1975 murder of Carol Rofstad.

On today's episode, Illinois lawmakers make changes to the Safe-T Act, a retired professor pitches a new funding model for local journalism, ISU bids to host the state football championships, plus two holiday traditions return to Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, lawyers in McLean County detail plans to handle the end of cash bail, a Bloomington group advocates for more infill development, plus two health agencies in McLean County receive a federal grant to fill gaps in mental health care.

On today's episode, McLean County judges prepare for the end of cash bail, State Rep. Dan Brady joins Alexi Giannoulias' transition team after his failed bid for Illinois Secretary of State, plus the Minority Business Development Center opens in Bloomington.

On today's episode, a realtor assesses the Bloomington-Normal housing market as home prices keep rising, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses downtown arena renovations, plus a criminologist says the end of cash bail in Illinois won't lead to major changes in the jail population.

On today's episode, latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, the town of Normal discusses long-term budget priorities and two ex-ESPN broadcasters discuss the changing sports media landscape in a symposium at Bradley University.