WGLT's Sound Ideas
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Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.
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Illinois State leaders are urging the campus to commit to change and remain flexible as the university implements a new budgeting process that could significantly re-allocate program funds. -
After funding shortfalls and federal policies that have created new challenges for the housing industry, one leader in housing says hope and unity is what will carve a path forward. -
Golden Ticket's Ale House Bloomington is the company's first location in Illinois, bringing the Twin Cities movie theater tally back up to four. -
Jason Reblando's forthcoming book, "This is Captured Paper," uses cut patterns and collage to "disrupt, confuse and reclaim the photographic narrative" of the Philippines during its U.S. occupation. -
Mayor Dan Brady says he does not think a close city council vote to dedicate grocery sales tax money to infrastructure came about because of inconsistent messaging. -
Bloomington Fire Chief Cory Matheny says the department has seen a more than 30% increase in fire and ambulance calls in the last five years, without any additional staffing. He says that has caused a strain. -
The Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois wants to empower seniors, and others, with knowledge that can help protect them against scams. -
Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe hopes the ceasefire deal that has halted the war in Gaza will lead to a better understanding in the Middle East and in the U.S. -
The chief meteorologist at WEEK-TV is retiring on Oct. 15 after two generations of forecasting weather to the Peoria and Bloomington-Normal TV market. -
The figure skating icon headlines the 30th annual Evening of Stars, a benefit supporting the Central Illinois chapter of the American Red Cross.
