On today's episode, WGLT and other public broadcasters assess what's next after Congress cancels funding, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says the funding recession sets a bad precedent, plus they'll close the streets in Normal to try to replicate a popular hiking and biking event along Chicago's lakeshore. 

On today's episode, WGLT and other public broadcasters assess what's next after Congress cancels funding, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says the funding recession sets a bad precedent, plus they'll close the streets in Normal to try to replicate a popular hiking and biking event along Chicago's lakeshore.&nbsp;

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 7/18/2025

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You know the voices, and you know the stories. But behind every story on WGLT is a person who calls this community home just like you do.

The Meet the Newsroom series pulls back the curtain to introduce you to the team that makes WGLT possible. The series continues with graduate assistant Ben Howell.

You know the voices, and you know the stories. But behind every story on WGLT is a person who calls this community home just like you do.
The Meet the Newsroom series pulls back the curtain to introduce you to the team that makes WGLT possible. The series continues with graduate assistant Ben Howell.

Meet the Newsroom: Ben Howell

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A shortage of child care options has worsened in recent months following the closure of Kidsville, Bright Horizons and one of two Cadence Academy locations. WGLT's Lauren Warnecke reports.

A shortage of child care options has worsened in recent months following the closure of Kidsville, Bright Horizons and one of two Cadence Academy locations. WGLT's Lauren Warnecke reports.

Recent closures leaves families on a 'Hunger Games'-style search for child care

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A couple of top Bloomington-Normal elected leaders say the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council needs to change and get better, or even turn some functions over to the municipalities, following the departure of CEO Patrick Hoban. But McLean County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston disagrees, in part, with Twin City mayors Dan Brady and Chris Koos. In a WGLT interview, Johnston said she thinks the EDC has delivered a lot of bang for the buck.

A couple of top Bloomington-Normal elected leaders say the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council needs to change and get better, or even turn some functions over to the municipalities, following the departure of CEO Patrick Hoban. But McLean County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston disagrees, in part, with Twin City mayors Dan Brady and Chris Koos. In a WGLT interview, Johnston said she thinks the EDC has delivered a lot of bang for the buck.

McLean County Board chair praises performance of EDC

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 7/18/2025

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