Bedste Wglt-podcasts (2024)

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Statewide: Teaching respect for sports officials 50:26

1d ago50:26

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Amid a growing climate of abuse aimed at sports officials, the Illinois High School Association has found it more difficult to attract and keep them. Some schools have had problems getting enough referees for contests.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Election stress and mental health 50:29

9d ago50:29

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On this episode, we discuss how to take care of yourself while dealing with sociopolitical stress.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The hunt for the Mothman 50:29

16d ago50:29

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Several reports of a mysterious creature in Chicago led some to seek answers. So far, there are none.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A former anti-vaxxer calls for more compassion in the vaccine debate 50:29

23d ago50:29

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Heather Simpson said the debate has pitted neighbors and relatives against one another.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Michael Madigan heads to trial 50:29

1M ago50:29

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The former Illinois House Speaker was once a powerful force in politics and government. Now, his legacy is at stake.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Efforts to curb hunger among college students 50:29

1M ago50:29

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Research shows that college students are going hungry at a higher rate than the U.S. population as a whole.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: 988 counselors want more protection from abuse and harassment 50:29

1M ago50:29

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Sexually inappropriate calls, texts and chats are infrequent, but not uncommon on the 988 line, as are other types of abuse, including pranks, insults and personal attacks on the crisis counselors.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A year without cash bail 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail a year ago this week. On this episode, we look at how the change has worked so far.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Stateville move-out leaves prison education programs in limbo 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Stateville has led the way in prison education, primarily due to its proximity to Chicago's colleges and universities. On this episode, we talk with some instructors about what the programs bring to inmates and society, along with concerns about their future.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Putting the safety of judges at risk 4:37:52

2M ago4:37:52

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“Horrific is my reaction,” U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, the newly seated chief judge of the Northern District of Illinois, said when told about the information still online.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Remembering Phil Donahue 50:29

2M ago50:29

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Before Oprah, there was another talk show host in Chicago. Phil Donahue changed television. He recently died at the age of 88.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Educating teens about drunk driving 50:29

3M ago50:29

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Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Driving under the influence is a big reasonAf Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The whole world was watching 50:32

3M ago50:32

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Chicago hosts another Democratic National Convention starting Monday, but it has yet to shake the chaotic images from 1968.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A primer on Illinois government and politics 50:05

3M ago50:05

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A co-author of Illinois Politics: A Citizens' Guide to Power, Politics and Government joins us.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: How to talk with the bereaved 50:29

3M ago50:29

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The wrong words can cause pain and emotional harm.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A conversation about rural health care 50:29

4M ago50:29

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Rural hospitals are vital to the areas they serve. But they face a host of problems.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The aging of rural America and the economic impact 50:29

4M ago50:29

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On this episode we hear about a "silver tsunami" coming in a rural communities.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: Illinois now requires child social media influencers to be compensated 50:29

4M ago50:29

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Statewide is reports and conversations from in and around Illinois.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: A conversation with Gov. Pritzker 50:29

4M ago50:29

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The governor appeared on the Illinois Lawmakers program to discuss the new state budget and his vision for the state.Af Sean Crawford

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Statewide: The timeless appeal of a Lustron home 50:26

5M ago50:26

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The post-WWII homes were produced to address a housing shortage. They continue to stand out.Af Sean Crawford

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 6/1/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, how zookeepers at Miller Park Zoo keep the animals active and engaged, Bloomington-Normal's members of Congress disagree over the debt limit bill, state Senator Dave Koehler discuss the new state budget's impact on education, plus another Black History essay winner in Bloomington.…

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Wednesday 5/31/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal is about to send its first student to its Japanese sister city since the pandemic, while its sister cities program with Russia remains on hold because of the war in Ukraine, a state capitol reporter recaps the major developments from the just-closed legislative session, plus the latest winner of Bloomington's …

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Tuesday 5/30/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, Bloomington deputy city manager Billy Tyus discusses concerns over wages for a proposed housing development, a McLean County group tries to include more fathers in programs that serve children and families, plus a profile of McLean County History Makers Charles and Willie Halbert.…

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McHistory: 'King of Swedes' kept Bloomington streets clean 8:20

1+ y ago8:20

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Wherever humans gather, there is garbage. And getting rid of it is a challenge. The start of trash removal in Bloomington dates to the start of the 20th century and to a man known in his day as the King of Swedes.Af Charlie Schlenker

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 5/26/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On this episode, a Children's Home & Aid explains its new name and renewed focus, a farm educator explains how major dust storms can be minimized in the wake of a fatal pileup on I-55, plus the Corn Crib prepares for an busy summer featuring much more than just baseball.Af Samantha Hill

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Tuesday 5/23/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, developers plan a major housing development near downtown Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal hospitals begin a new, faster treatment for stroke victims, plus the latest in WGLT's McLean County History Maker profiles.Af Samantha Hill

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 5/25/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, data show a wide gender gap at Illinois State University and college campuses across the country; District 87 Superintendent David Mouser and retiring administrator Diane Wolf discuss tax incentives for development, artificial intelligence and learning disparities; plus the latest city of Bloomington Black History Essay Contest …

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Wednesday 5/24/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, a report details the clergy sex abuse scandal in Illinois; U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin discusses the debt ceiling, Supreme Court ethics and a poll that raises concerns about President Biden's mental fitness; Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield with little time to pass a budget; plus a social justice tour of Bloomington goes virtu…

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Monday 5/22/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, rural McLean County residents tell a survey how poor their internet service is, a scholar at Illinois State University explains the reason behind a series of auto insurance rate increases from State Farm and several competitors, community health workers reflect on the public role they played in the COVID pandemic response, plus …

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 5/19/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, Illinois Shakespeare Festival artistic director John Stark retires after 32 years with the Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance, a history lesson explores Bloomington-Normal's past and present in beer making, plus singer/songwriter and Pontiac native TyJon Charlie is among the performers scheduled during free su…

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 5/18/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.Af Samantha Hill

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Wednesday 5/17/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.Af Samantha Hill

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Tuesday 5/16/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, Maternity case deserts are on the rise in central Illinois as more rural hospitals and maternity wards close, retired ISU professors Hank and Mary Campbell are profiled as McLean County History Makers, plus the first of a series of the city of Bloomington's Black History Essay Contest winners.…

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Next to Normal Story Slam: Seemed Like A Good Idea With ... Kim Tingley 10:31

1+ y ago10:31

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This story from Kim Tingley was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.…

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Next to Normal Story Slam: Seemed Like A Good Idea With ... Laura DiMascio 11:26

1+ y ago11:26

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This story from Laura DiMascio was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.…

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Next to Normal Story Slam: Seemed Like A Good Idea With ... Mollie Huisman 9:40

1+ y ago9:40

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This story from Mollie Huisman was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.…

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Next to Normal Story Slam: Seemed Like A Good Idea With ... Laurie Bergner 14:52

1+ y ago14:52

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This story from Laurie Bergner was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.…

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 5/12/23 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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On today's episode, how arts and humanities hope to survive and thrive now that the COVID emergency -- and relief funding -- have ended, a career prep academy in Bloomington wants to add more options and address stereotypes about technical training, plus Community Players puts on a satirical fan-fiction of Harry Potter.…

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday 5/11/23 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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On today's episode, the McLean County Health Department administrator discusses the end of the COVID public health emergency, a Bloomington-Normal addresses inequality in clean energy in a new state appointment, plus scammers are coming after nutrition benefits through a process called skimming.Af Samantha Hill

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Wednesday 5/10/23 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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On today's episode, Rivian Automotive discusses a long-term plan for success in an increasingly competitive EV marketplace, the latest installment in WGLT's Welcome Home series explains recycling efforts in Bloomington-Normal, plus some long-forgotten artwork fetches big bucks for the Bloomington Public Library.…

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Tuesday 5/9/23 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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On today's episode, colleagues remember Chicago Police officer and recent Illinois State University alum Areanah Preston as a thoughtful and driven public servant, a citizens group in McLean County gets a rare public look into how the county jail is run, a Bloomington-Normal cake maker gets her just desserts after her immigration from Mexico, plus …

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Monday 5/8/23 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

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On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen visits downtown Bloomington and Uptown Normal with their respective mayors, climate change pushes armadillos further north and causing concern for central Illinois farmers, the jury foreman in the ComEd bribery trial explains how jurors arrived at four guilty verdicts, plus WGLT begins the first in its se…

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Friday 5/5/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, ISU's Redbirds in Space beat two Big Ten competitors in a rocket landing competition, Illinois Wesleyan alum T.J. Newman's writing career has taken off with Hollywood in a bidding war the movie rights, plus the Illinois Symphony Orchestra presents an "Epic Ending" at ISU tomorrow.…

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WGTL's Sound Ideas - Thursday 5/4/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, you'll hear about what's driving interest in homeschooling, and the challenge of tracking trends in that community. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's mayor, Mboka Mwilambwe. And a new installment of "More of That Please!" visits with the United Sound program at Illinois State University.…

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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Wednesday 5/3/23 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

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On today's episode, you'll hear from Alan Sender, chair of the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority board, about a plan to expand the airport's property-tax base countywide. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos. And you'll learn why Peoria-based JOLT Harm Reduction is expanding its overdose-prevention work to McLean County.…

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Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Karla Bailey Smith 11:08

1+ y ago11:08

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This story from Karla Bailey Smith was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.Af Colin Winkelmann

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Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Sally Hoffman 5:26

1+ y ago5:26

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This story from Sally Hoffman was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.Af Colin Winkelmann

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Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Joe Strupek 7:24

1+ y ago7:24

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This story from Joe Strupek was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.Af Colin Winkelmann

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Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Mark Nielson 3:45

1+ y ago3:45

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This story from Mark Nielson was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.Af Colin Winkelmann

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Next to Normal Story Slam: A Brush With ... Storyteller Lora Passetti 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

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This story from Lora Passetti was recorded Feb. 10, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “A brush with...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.Af Colin Winkelmann

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