WGLT Radio

Stay informed with WGLT Radio, a top station for 24/7 breaking news in Illinois. Get the latest updates on politics, business, and world affairs, along with expert analysis on major sports events. From live interviews to compelling debates, this station delivers real-time news, expert sports insights, and powerful discussions. Broadcasting on FM, Internet and leading online streaming platforms.

WGLT FM is the primary public media station for the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois region, broadcasting a News/Talk format anchored by NPR programming, with specialty music blocks in the evenings and on weekends. Licensed to Illinois State University, WGLT 88.1 FM is a trusted source for high-quality local, national, and international news, emphasizing independent nonprofit journalism. Listeners in Central Illinois can tune into the station at 89.1 FM for in-depth local reporting, including the flagship newsmagazine show, Sound Ideas, and the essential daily morning podcast, The Leadoff. The station also features the “updated roots-based” music program Highway 309 which explores blues, folk, Americana, and adult rock. WGLT also extends its coverage to the Peoria, Illinois area.