On today's episode, could funding approved for public transit in Chicago come at the expense of road construction downstate, the annual McLean County behavioral health forum examines how to build stronger connections, plus a look at how the downtown Bloomington art walk came to be 25 years ago.

On today's episode, could funding approved for public transit in Chicago come at the expense of road construction downstate, the annual McLean County behavioral health forum examines how to build stronger connections, plus a look at how the downtown Bloomington art walk came to be 25 years ago.

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.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 11/7/2025

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Nomad Theatre Company has experienced a lot of "firsts" since launching the nonprofit theater in earnest two years ago. Here's another: The site-specific troupe is producing its first full-length play. Carey Crim's Paint Night is appropriately set in an undeveloped storefront that will one day be extra classroom space for the McLean County Arts Center.

Nomad Theatre Company has experienced a lot of "firsts" since launching the nonprofit theater in earnest two years ago.&nbsp;Here's another: The site-specific troupe is producing its first full-length play. Carey Crim's Paint Night is appropriately set in an undeveloped storefront that will one day be extra classroom space for the McLean County Arts Center.

For moms, Nomad Theatre's 'Paint Night' is art imitating life

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Central Illinois lawmakers supported investment into generating more energy, but have concerns about higher education funding in Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's annual budget address. Pritzker, speaking at the Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday, proposed a 1% increase for higher education funding, a tax on social media companies and a two-year pause on data center tax credits.

Central Illinois lawmakers supported investment into generating more energy, but have concerns about higher education funding in Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's annual budget address.&nbsp;Pritzker, speaking at the Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday, proposed a 1% increase for higher education funding, a tax on social media companies and a two-year pause on data center tax credits.

Central Illinois lawmakers react to governor's budget address

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Four Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to challenge two-term Gov. JB Pritzker in November. They face an uphill battle against a billionaire Democrat in a state that has shifted more and more blue over the past decade.

Four Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to challenge two-term Gov. JB Pritzker in November. They face an uphill battle against a billionaire Democrat in a state that has shifted more and more blue over the past decade.

Four candidates vie for the GOP nomination for Illinois governor

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 11/7/2025

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