The head of the Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging farmers to speak out more on immigration issues. Jerry Costello tells WGLT's Charlie Schlenker that farmers are already telling him one-on-one the Trump administration immigration policies hurt them and they should be more public about it ... and the impact of trade war tariffs as well.

The head of the Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging farmers to speak out more on immigration issues. Jerry Costello tells WGLT's Charlie Schlenker that farmers are already telling him one-on-one the Trump administration immigration policies hurt them and they should be more public about it ... and the impact of trade war tariffs as well.

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.

Illinois' agriculture chief urges advocacy on immigration issues

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The union representing firefighters in the town of Normal is continuing its campaign to keep the soon-to-close College Avenue fire station open even after a new station opens on the east side of town. The issue also surfaced again at this week's town council meeting. Town staff have called firefighter claims a false narrative. In this Sound Ideas interview with WGLT's Charlie Schlenker, Town Mayor Chris Koos talks about what more the town can do to address the union's request.

The union representing firefighters in the town of Normal is continuing its campaign to keep the soon-to-close College Avenue fire station open even after a new station opens on the east side of town. The issue also surfaced again at this week's town council meeting. Town staff have called firefighter claims a false narrative. In this Sound Ideas interview with WGLT's Charlie Schlenker, Town Mayor Chris Koos talks about what more the town can do to address the union's request.

Mayor Koos on the Normal firefighters' continuing push to keep a station open

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The City of Bloomington is asking residents and businesses to reduce their water use, as water levels at lakes Bloomington and Evergreen have dropped more than 8 feet below adequate levels. City officials say lower water levels are not expected to lead to the taste and odor problems that plagued the water supply early last year.

The City of Bloomington is asking residents and businesses to reduce their water use, as water levels at lakes Bloomington and Evergreen have dropped more than 8 feet below adequate levels.&nbsp;City officials say lower water levels are not expected to lead to the taste and odor problems that plagued the water supply early last year.

Bloomington requests voluntary water conservation during severe drought

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Illinois State’s magical season has come to an end. The Redbirds fell, 35-34, to Montana State on Monday in overtime at the FCS national championship at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville.

Illinois State&rsquo;s magical season has come to an end. The Redbirds fell, 35-34, to Montana State on Monday in overtime at the FCS national championship at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville.

ISU football team's title bid ends with wild OT loss

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Illinois' agriculture chief urges advocacy on immigration issues

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