Best Week Ever
WGLT
As much as we know you'd like to listen everyday, all day and all night we know it's just not possible. That's where GLT's Best Week Ever comes in. Every week, Laura Kennedy culls our broadcast schedule for the best stuff. Could be an episode of Poetry Radio. Could be our own Blues Doctor Frank Black talking about Slim Harpo. Could be a newsroom interview. Could be all that and more.
Location:
Normal, IL
Networks:
WGLT
Description:
As much as we know you'd like to listen everyday, all day and all night we know it's just not possible. That's where GLT's Best Week Ever comes in. Every week, Laura Kennedy culls our broadcast schedule for the best stuff. Could be an episode of Poetry Radio. Could be our own Blues Doctor Frank Black talking about Slim Harpo. Could be a newsroom interview. Could be all that and more.
Twitter:
@WGLTNews
Language:
English
Contact:
8910 Illinois State University Normal, Il 61790-8910 (309) 438-8910
Email:
wglt@Illinoisstate.edu
Episodes
The Leadoff - Wednesday 5/5/21
5/5/2021
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 5, 2021. You'll hear the latest on public pool reopenings in Bloomington-Normal, plus an exit interview with a District 87 leader.
Duration:00:07:59
WGLT's Sound Ideas 05/04/21
5/4/2021
A lot of dogs will lose their humans when people go back to the office to work after getting vaccinated. Some will even have anxiety about it. A lot of pets will be left alone again. Plus, a quarter century of changes to District 87 buildings is what facilities director Colin Manahan has seen. Manahan reminisces. And Normal Mayor Pro Tem Kevin McCarthy talks about annexing west side farmland and street repairs.
Duration:00:26:09
The Leadoff - Tuesday 5/4/21
5/4/2021
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 4, 2021. You'll hear about the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. Plus, an update on life inside long-term care facilities.
Duration:00:07:59
WGLT's Sound Ideas - 5/3/21
5/3/2021
On today's episode, McLean County government looks at solar energy savings. You'll hear from long-term care staff on engaging with their isolated residents. And you'll hear from an Illinois State music professor.
Duration:00:24:37
McLean County Explores Solar Energy For 2 Downtown Buildings
5/3/2021
McLean County government is exploring solar energy as a way to save on its energy bill, but will likely seek financial help before the program sees the light of day.
Duration:00:05:46
Cozad-Callighan/Callighan 5/4/2021
5/3/2021
Today’s programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsors Julia Cozad-Callighan and Shaun Callighan, who would like to wish all WGLT listeners a happy Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with you! Learn how you can become a WGLT Day Sponsor.
Duration:00:00:19
The Leadoff - Monday 5/3/21
5/3/2021
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 3, 2021. You'll hear about declining demand for COVID-19 vaccines locally, plus remarks from new Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe.
Duration:00:07:58
WGLT's Sound Ideas- 4/30/21
4/30/2021
On today's episode, you'll hear about a spacious new art gallery in downtown Bloomington. Plus, Bradley University's chief financial officer elaborates on how the private school turned around its financial fortunes.
Duration:00:24:37
WGLT's The Leadoff - Friday 04/30/21
4/30/2021
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 30, 2021. You'll hear about a spacious new art gallery opening in downtown Bloomington, and a push to decriminalize HIV in Illinois.
Duration:00:07:59
Datebook: No Such Thing As Too Big, Too Different at Hangar Art Co.
4/30/2021
At first blush, a pandemic doesn’t sound like a great time to open a gallery. But if there is such a thing as a silver lining when it comes to COVID-19, the owners of Hangar Art Co. seem to have found one.
Duration:00:04:45
WGLT's Sound Ideas- 4/29/21
4/29/2021
On today's episode, you'll hear about Rivian's plans to get into the insurance business. Plus, restaurant employees past and present say there's more to the worker shortage than just COVID-19. Finally, a political scientist has some ideas for which downstate congressional district may be in jeopardy because of population loss.
Duration:00:24:36
Restaurant Workers Say Industry Faces A Reckoning, As Owners Struggle To Find Help
4/29/2021
Restaurant owners are having a hard time finding—and keeping—staff more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. They say many workers left the industry for better pay and more stability, and that’s making it hard to staff enough people to keep operations running smoothly.
Duration:00:06:37
WGLT's The Leadoff - Thursday 04/29/21
4/29/2021
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 29, 2021. You'll hear about a new training academy coming to Heartland Community College, to train manufacturing workers.
Duration:00:07:59
Southern Illinois Could Be Target For Congressional District Loss
4/28/2021
A political scientist predicts southern Illinois will lose a congressional district when the Democrat-controlled Illinois legislature redraws the political maps this year.
Duration:00:06:17
WGLT's Sound Ideas- 4/28/21
4/28/2021
On today's episode, you'll hear about the new manufacturing training academy coming to Heartland Community College in Rivian, and what it means for Rivian. Also, a Bloomington defense attorney talks about the legal and financial consequences for those accused of looting last summer. Plus, hear more on the future of ISU's Vidette student newspaper.
Duration:00:24:37
Heartland Community College Receives $7.5 Million State Investment To Fund Manufacturing Programs
4/28/2021
Normal's Heartland Community College is one of two schools set to receive millions of dollars in investments from the state to set up new training programs in manufacturing. Heartland is collaborating with electric automaker Rivian on a first-of-its kind program.
Duration:00:03:50
Rivian To Partner With Nationwide For Insurance Program
4/28/2021
Rivian’s plans to sell insurance for its electric vehicles are now taking shape, with new details released about data-driven coverage and a partnership with established underwriter Nationwide.
Duration:00:05:00
WGLT's The Leadoff - Wednesday 04/28/21
4/28/2021
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 28, 2021. You'll hear about a shift in the redistricting process in Illinois, plus an exit interview with Mayor Tari Renner.
Duration:00:07:59
WGLT's Sound Ideas- 4/27/21
4/27/2021
On today's episode, an exit interview with departing Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. Plus, local and federal prosecutors talk about the troubling rise in scams targeting older adults. Finally, hear more on the future of organic farming.
Duration:00:24:39
Organic Farmers Seek Successors, Stability After Strong Year
4/27/2021
Organic food growers have seen a boost in demand since the pandemic began. There's also demand for more people to farm the land.
Duration:00:07:40