
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. New episodes air throughout the day on WGLT.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 221 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Unit 5 may soon consider whether closing Carlock Elementary would be beneficial to the school district's efforts to correct enrollment imbalances. The potential closure of the school in northwest McLean County has been a recurring theme in preliminar... more
Bloomington Fire Department [BFD] is making strides in improving internal and external goals for hiring new staff this year. The department has seen recruitment numbers exceed expectations while also getting approval for two full-time community healt... more
The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Milan. A number of the members of Team USA come from right here in Illinois — including four members of the U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team. WBEZ's Noah Jennings reports.
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To reduce water use in an ongoing severe drought, the City of Bloomington has asked residents to conserve water by a goal of 10%. Water shortages are not unheard of for the city. Even at its start, water was scarce in Bloomington.
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Illinois lawmakers say they have concerns with increasing higher education funding because of a tight budget. The Illinois Board of Higher Education is requesting a nearly 5% increase in its budget for public colleges and universities and a change to... more
The Meet the Newsroom series pulls back the curtain to introduce you to the team that makes WGLT possible. The series continues with digital content director Emily Bollinger.
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Illinois State University's Queer Coalition kicks off a month-long film series this week at the Normal Theater. Fired Up: The American AIDS Crisis on Film captures the early days of the AIDS crisis, with community leaders and scholars introducing eac... more
A cancer survivor from Springfield is urging Black women in Illinois to share their experiences with health care. Erica Austin earned her Ph.D. from Illinois State University and works in the medical field. She is the Illinois ambassador for "VOICES ... more
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This podcast provides a platform for in-depth conversations with local newsmakers, artists, and community figures, focusing primarily on events and issues affecting the Bloomington-Normal area. Episodes often explore a wide range of topics, including local governance, community engagement, mental health initiatives, agricultural issues, college athletics, and public infrastructure. Noteworthy is its emphasis on storytelling, allowing guests to share personal and professional insights that cater to the interests of the community. The podcast is crafted to keep listeners informed about local happenings while fostering a sense of connection among residents and organizations in the area.
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Recent guests on WGLT's Sound Ideas include:
1. Rudy Pizzotti
2. Lisa Lofgren
3. Jon Norton
4. Rebecca Gant
5. Jenna Bixby-Nehl
6. Chris Sweet
7. Kyle Merkel
8. Shannon Merkel
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