Donald Trump promised increased tariffs on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled own on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and once again China. Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.

Donald Trump promised increased tariffs on the campaign trail. As president-elect he's doubled own on the pledge, targeting Canada, Mexico, and once again China. Illinois agriculture organizations still hope he doesn't mean it.

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.

Illinois ag groups look forward to most of a 2nd Trump administration

On today's episode, Illinois farm groups wonder what a second Trump term will mean for tax policy, a new report shows how Illinois bridges are putting the state's ag production at risk, and the Busy Corner finds a way to stay busy after the restaurant was destroyed by fire. 

On today's episode, Illinois farm groups wonder what a second Trump term will mean for tax policy, a new report shows how Illinois bridges are putting the state's ag production at risk, and the Busy Corner finds a way to stay busy after the restaurant was destroyed by fire.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Tuesday 12/3/2024

Goodfield's signature restaurant may not re-open fully until mid-January, but the restaurant's owner — and the community — aren't waiting to put the "Busy" back in "Busy Corner."

And the restaurant's signature pies — a Thanksgiving staple for many in Central Illinois — return just in time for the holiday.

Goodfield's signature restaurant may not re-open fully until mid-January, but the restaurant's owner — and the community — aren't waiting to put the "Busy" back in "Busy Corner."
And the restaurant's signature pies — a Thanksgiving staple for many in Central Illinois — return just in time for the holiday.

Busy Corner pie sale sparks nostalgia as restaurant rebuilds after fire

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Despite more public opposition, the Normal Town Council on Monday unanimously passed a revised ordinance prohibiting nuisance gatherings and regulating park property.

Despite more public opposition, the Normal Town Council on Monday unanimously passed a revised ordinance prohibiting nuisance gatherings and regulating park property.

Illinois ag groups look forward to most of a 2nd Trump administration

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