Inflation, the rising cost of living, and affordability are huge issues this election season. In this Sound Ideas story, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on how central Illinois Congressional candidates want to address those topics.

Inflation, the rising cost of living, and affordability are huge issues this election season. In this Sound Ideas story, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on how central Illinois Congressional candidates want to address those topics.

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.

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.

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.

Congressional candidates address inflation and the rising cost of living

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/090e86c6-4ab6-4873-b560-afff01256522/clips/7d06aaf8-99af-409f-a71b-b4d600422e57/transcript

The 2026 Citizen of the Year for the Town of Normal is a Route 66 historian who serves as an ambassador for visitors from all over the world. Terri Ryburn was honored by Mayor Chris Koos on Tuesday at the Illinois State University Horticulture Center in recognition of the renovation of Sprague’s Super Service and her work documenting the history of the Mother Road.

The 2026 Citizen of the Year for the Town of Normal is a Route 66 historian who serves as an ambassador for visitors from all over the world.&nbsp;Terri Ryburn was honored by Mayor Chris Koos on Tuesday at the Illinois State University Horticulture Center in recognition of the renovation of Sprague&rsquo;s Super Service and her work documenting the history of the Mother Road.

Sharing history: Normal names Terri Ryburn its 2026 Citizen of the Year

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/090e86c6-4ab6-4873-b560-afff01256522/clips/3364777c-7070-431d-af93-b4d600470933/transcript

McLean County's presumptive next sheriff says county correctional officers are responding positively to the addition of body worn cameras in the jail. Sheriff's Lt. Jon Albee said having an objective record is a valuable tool in reviewing jail incidents.

McLean County's presumptive next sheriff says county correctional officers are responding positively to the addition of body worn cameras in the jail.&nbsp;Sheriff's Lt. Jon Albee said having an objective record is a valuable tool in reviewing jail incidents.

Lt. Sheriff says jail guard body cameras add a layer of safety and security

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/090e86c6-4ab6-4873-b560-afff01256522/clips/905cc593-9522-494a-8c1a-b4d5009e8d95/transcript

The major party candidates for Congress in Central Illinois have significantly different views of how to deal with looming financial crises over the federal budget deficit, national debt, and Social Security.

The major party candidates for Congress in Central Illinois have significantly different views of how to deal with looming financial crises over the federal budget deficit, national debt, and Social Security.

Congressional candidates offer positions on budget deficit and Social Security fixes

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/090e86c6-4ab6-4873-b560-afff01256522/clips/b9be3b52-ca18-44d5-8a4c-b4d5009d41b7/transcript

Congressional candidates address inflation and the rising cost of living

In 1 playlist(s)

WGLT's Sound Ideas

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips