WGLT's Sound Ideas

In the SpongeBob Musical, a typical cast has 30 to 35 actors, but in The Penguin Project of McLean County’s production, that number is doubled — one of many modifications made so youth and young adults with special needs are center stage in every role.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Illinois Game Con is Saturday at the Interstate Center—a gamer’s paradise that promises to be bigger and better than ever. The video game and card collectors’ convention has grown to become the largest in Illinois, drawing more than 2,000 people last year.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Life and record labels had gotten in Revis’ way—not bad blood or creative differences. The post-grunge band that got its start in Carbondale in the late '90s landed a record deal and moved to LA. The band petered out by 2005. A brief revival came around 2010. But songwriter and rhythm guitarist Nathaniel Cox, vocalist Justin Holman, bassist Bob Thiemann, guitarist Robert Davis

On today's episode, a theater group in Bloomington helps young people find their voice and find acceptance, a gamer's paradise comes to Bloomington, plus the Illinois band Revis brings its revival tour to Bloomington.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of WGLT’s Sound Health, Rachel Fehl, an advanced practice nurse with the OSF Weight Management Center in Peoria, explained how the drug works and addressed common misconceptions and accessibility barriers.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomington's pro hockey team will serve as a developmental franchise for the New York Rangers, thanks to a new affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League team. The Bison's partnership was unveiled at a news conference Thursday at Grossinger Motors Arena, where the team will play its inaugural season starting in the fall.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/w

Dave Koehler, a state senator who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal, said the newly-passed $53.1 billion state budget is about as good a document as can be expected in a difficult year for funding. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, WGLT hosts a Housing Solutions Forum.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police in Normal said two people were shot and killed Wednesday morning in an apparent murder-suicide. WGLT's Lauren Warnecke reports.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Ohio-based nonprofit is starting a new chapter in Eureka, with the goal of offering an off-campus, privately-funded Bible class, during the school day.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.