On today's episode, the long-awaited Uptown Normal underpass now won't happen unless the town comes up with more money, through tax hikes, economic jitters and a housing shortage soften the market in Bloomington-Normal, and the new school report card shows improvements in Unit 5 and District 87. 

On today's episode, the long-awaited Uptown Normal underpass now won't happen unless the town comes up with more money, through tax hikes, economic jitters and a housing shortage soften the market in Bloomington-Normal, and the new school report card shows improvements in Unit 5 and District 87.&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.

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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.

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 10/30/2025

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Last year, many Bloomington-Normal residents saw their electric bills jump 40% in some cases, even after the two municipalities teamed together with other Illinois governments to negotiate a bulk rate for power. In a nod to the price shock, the electric aggregation contract negotiated with Constellation NewEnergy was for a single year. The previous contract was a three-year deal.

Last year, many Bloomington-Normal residents saw their electric bills jump 40% in some cases, even after the two municipalities teamed together with other Illinois governments to negotiate a bulk rate for power.&nbsp;In a nod to the price shock, the electric aggregation contract negotiated with Constellation NewEnergy was for a single year. The previous contract was a three-year deal.

Electric rates could be wobbly again this year

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The Town of Normal will extend Constitution Trail on the west side of town, thanks to a $1.9 million federal grant announced by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

The Town of Normal will extend Constitution Trail on the west side of town, thanks to a $1.9 million federal grant announced by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

Federal grant will allow extension of Constitution Trail in west Normal

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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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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 10/30/2025

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