The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the U.S. war with Iran has sent energy prices way up. In this episode of McHistory, you'll go back to 1973 when something similar happened in McLean County during the OPEC oil Embargo.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the U.S. war with Iran has sent energy prices way up. In this episode of McHistory, you'll go back to 1973 when something similar happened in McLean County during the OPEC oil Embargo.

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.

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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.

How McLean County handled soaring fuel prices in 1973

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McHistory goes back in time to explore big moments and small stories from McLean County history. McHistory episodes can be heard periodically on WGLT's Sound Ideas. The series is produced in partnership with the McLean County Museum of History.

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The Normal Town Council has adopted a new strategic plan for the next three years. The document notes 80% of the jobs in Normal are held by people who commute into the town from somewhere else. And more than 75% of town residents commute to work outside the town. Mayor Chris Koos acknowledged that does say something about the community's economy.

The Normal Town Council has adopted a new strategic plan for the next three years. The document notes 80% of the jobs in Normal are held by people who commute into the town from somewhere else. And more than 75% of town residents commute to work outside the town.&nbsp;Mayor Chris Koos acknowledged that does say something about the community's economy.

Strategic plan for Normal lays out challenges and achievements for the town

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Bloomington Police are trying to dispel rumors and stigmas surrounding drone use by the department. Police Chief Jamal Simington compared the use of drones to other advances in technology that police use: DNA, fingerprinting and radar guns for monitoring speed.

Bloomington Police are trying to dispel rumors and stigmas surrounding drone use by the department.&nbsp;Police Chief Jamal Simington compared the use of drones to other advances in technology that police use: DNA, fingerprinting and radar guns for monitoring speed.

Bloomington Police say drones are an eye in the sky, not a surveillance state

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The former head of the Republican Party in Illinois is trying to help the party gain its first statewide office in years. Don Tracy, who is 76, is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. Tracy is running against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the November election, to succeed retiring Democrat Dick Durbin. In this Sound Ideas interview, Tracy tells Brenden Moore from Capitol News Illinois how President Trump could impact Illinois Republicans -- who are several decades removed from the power they once held in the state legislature.

The former head of the Republican Party in Illinois is trying to help the party gain its first statewide office in years. Don Tracy, who is 76, is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. Tracy is running against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the November election, to succeed retiring Democrat Dick Durbin. In this Sound Ideas interview, Tracy tells Brenden Moore from Capitol News Illinois how President Trump could impact Illinois Republicans -- who are several decades removed from the power they once held in the state legislature.

'Underdog' Don Tracy says he’s 'answering a call of duty' by running for Durbin’s seat

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How McLean County handled soaring fuel prices in 1973

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