WGLT's Sound Ideas

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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. New episodes air throughout the day on WGLT.

  1. 14M AGO

    Bloomington-Normal librarians support state legislation to end high prices on e-books

    Libraries in Illinois are subject to normalized, unfair licensing agreements to circulate e-books and other digital content. That’s according to the directors of Bloomington and Normal’s public libraries, who said the agreements lead to high costs, long waitlists and limited offerings of that content. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  2. 23M AGO

    History Makers Art and Camille Taylor are married in life, advocacy and activism

    Often seen at community protests, government meetings and local chapters of advocacy organizations is one married couple united in their passion for activism: Art and Camille Taylor. After a lifelong history of standing up for others [and standing up together at their 1994 wedding], the Taylors were recognized last month as History Makers by the McLean County Museum of History. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  3. 31M AGO

    Wood Hill Towers renamed for a longtime Bloomington Housing Authority leader

    Wood Hill Towers in Bloomington will soon have a new name, honoring a longtime champion for public housing in the Twin Cities. The apartment complex south of Downtown Bloomington is being renamed the Holman-Short Towers, dedicated to former Bloomington Housing Authority Executive Director Kim Holman-Short's four-decade career with the agency. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  4. 3D AGO

    G.J. Lofts construction project underway at former State Farm building Downtown

    The former State Farm building is a roughly 200,000-square-foot, 13-story pillar in historic Downtown Bloomington.Justin Fern is one step closer to completing a full renovation of the building. Fern is founder and CEO of Urban Equity Properties [UEP], the Rockford-based company behind the planned G.J. Lofts. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Ahead of Bloomington show, L.A. Guns' Phil Lewis reflects on Girl, the new stuff and settling differences with Tracii Guns

    Forty-year-old glam metal band L.A. Guns is still releasing new music — and finding new audiences.The band will join Tom Keifer of Cinderella for a May 28 performance at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts [BCPA]. The setlist blends classic songs with material from the band’s newest album, Leopard Skin. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  6. 4D AGO

    When sustainability is made doable, one college student's trash can become another's treasure

    As part of NPR's Climate Solutions Week, you'll learn about efforts to make sustainability and recycling easier for college students in Illinois. Because one student’s trash is another’s treasure come the next semester. WGLT's Ben Howell reports. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min

  7. 5D AGO

    City manager says federal grant assurance was a 'game changer' to proceed with underpass in Normal

    Normal's city manager said she's confident the federal government will come through funding for the Uptown underpass, even after the project missed its first deadline for starting construction. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  8. 5D AGO

    Illinois bill would give teachers due process but raises concerns about patterns of bad behavior

    Illinois lawmakers want to expand due process rights for teachers when they face an accusation of misconduct, but there are concerns this could erase documented patterns of abuse. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
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About

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.

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  • Channel
    WGLT
  • Creator
    WGLT
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 WGLT
  • Show Website
    WGLT's Sound Ideas

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