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WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, May 23. The chair of Illinois Wesleyan's accounting department says there's plenty of reason for the whole community to appreciate a new and recently-unveiled Bloomberg Finance Lab at the university. Plus, Eric Stock previews the only Republican primary race on the County Board.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the only contested GOP primary for McLean County Board in the June 28 election. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health focuses on teen mental health. And a new installment of Datebook shows you an art exhibition in downtown Bloomington

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, May 24. Eric Stock takes a look at Dan Brady's bid for the highly coveted Secretary of State position. Plus, Sarah Nardi talks to two Illinois State University professors and bona fide punk rockers about what losing American Idol means for Leah Marlene's career.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the candidates running in McLean County Board District 9 in south Bloomington in the June 28 primary. You'll meet the new head of the McLean County Center for Human Services. And an interview with Illinois political scientist Dick Simpson.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the Republicans vying for the 105th House District GOP nomination. And Normal Mayor Chris Koos is in studio for an interview. And what a congressional hearing on UFOs means to the central Illinoisans who follow the issue.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, March 31. Hear from Ryan Denham about encouraging new data from the Census about the economic health of McLean County. Plus, a decade of starting-and-stopping is coming to an end for the Bloomington Public Library as they finally reach the construction phase.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, March 29, 2022. You'll hear about a state lawmaker returning a campaign contribution from an embattled central Illinois COVID-19 testing business. Plus, an immigrant to Bloomington-Normal shares her story.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a retired couple from Normal who share cautionary tale of a long-running financial scam. Plus, the Bloomington-Normal branch of the NAACP talks about its new civic engagement series. And you'll hear about a display of young artist work at the Bloomington Public Library, in a new episode of Datebook.

On today's episode, you'll hear about how Bloomington businessman Aaron Rossi leaned on local and state governments to build his businesses. Plus, an interview with Carle Health's chief medical officer -- the first Black doctor to hold that post. And City Manager Tim Gleason talks about the latest city council meeting.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, March 30. Charlie Schlenker speaks with the first Black Chief Medical Officer for Carle Health in Central Illinois, Dr. Napolean Knight. Plus, Bloomington city manager Tim Gleason says rising interest rates could affect how much the city pays for bonds.