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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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Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly captured more than 10,000 people during a five-day enforcement effort nationwide last week. That includes 15 people in Bloomington-Normal. -
Tracy is running against Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. -
Carolyn Moon, who took the board chair position this month, is the first person from outside the Chicago area to serve in the role. -
Nan is based on the true story of Stevi Zabawa's grandmother, who picked up the pieces when her husband unexpectedly left her and her children in 1960. -
The City of Bloomington will get help from the public service arm of a realtors organization to revitalize several west side neighborhoods. The Counselors of Real Estate Consulting Corps will send a team to survey a broad batch of community stakeholders and write a proposal. -
A Morton farmer faces a potential $250,000 fine by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for allegedly applying pesticides on a farm near the Bethel Lutheran School while the school hosted an outdoor event. -
Toni Tucker departs after 14 years as the primary steward of the estate's home and gardens in Bloomington, part of a collective 38 years with Illinois State University. -
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says a national housing bill is likely to become law even though President Trump is holding it hostage. The president last week canceled a signing ceremony for what's called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act until Congress acts on his voting security bill. -
As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a Lincoln scholar from Bloomington-Normal is saying Abraham Lincoln relied on the Declaration all his life. -
Harrison Meece wants to be on the team bringing a data center somewhere in McLean County — but only on the people's terms. He said as various moratoriums are put in place, now is the time to do more education for residents.
