An Illinois Wesleyan University theater legend has left the stage. John Ficca has died.

A beloved theater professor, Ficca came to Illinois Wesleyan in 1956. He stayed full time for 46 years and taught part time for another decade.

An <a href="https://www.wglt.org/tags/illinois-wesleyan-university" data-cms-ai="0">Illinois Wesleyan University</a> theater legend has left the stage. John Ficca has died.
A beloved theater professor, Ficca came to Illinois Wesleyan in 1956. He stayed full time for 46 years and taught part time for another decade.

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.

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.

WGLT's Sound Ideas

WGLT's Sound Ideas is our 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. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

WGLT's Sound Ideas is our 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. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

Beloved IWU theater professor John Ficca finishes his 'hour upon the stage'

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On today's episode, you'll hear from a Central Illinois lawmaker who hopes to leverage one of Donald Trump's key campaign promises to push against progressive transgender policies. Plus, you'll visit a Bloomington climbing gym that's creating new opportunities for climbers with Parkinson's. And Illinois Wesleyan mourns the loss of longtime theatre professor John Ficca.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Central Illinois lawmaker who hopes to leverage one of Donald Trump's key campaign promises to push against progressive transgender policies. Plus, you'll visit a Bloomington climbing gym that's creating new opportunities for climbers with Parkinson's. And Illinois Wesleyan mourns the loss of longtime theatre professor John Ficca.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 11/22/2024

A Bloomington rock gym is showing anyone who wants to climb mountains, can.

Upper Limits Rock Gym and Pro Shop has introductory courses for climbers of all ages and abilities. And recently, a class was added specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease.

A Bloomington rock gym is showing anyone who wants to climb mountains, can.
<a href="https://www.upperlimits.com/bloomington/" data-cms-ai="0">Upper Limits Rock Gym</a> and Pro Shop has introductory courses for climbers of all ages and abilities. And recently, a class was added specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Beloved IWU theater professor John Ficca finishes his 'hour upon the stage'

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