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On today's episode, you'll hear more of our conversation with a Unit 5 teacher about budget cuts are affecting her. And Lyndsay Jones reports on how nonpartisan school board races could get … really partisan.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a call for volunteers to help McLean County children in foster care. Plus, an update on the new Central Illinois Bridge Academy. And you'll hear how the Juneteenth holiday is being received in a small Central Illinois town.

On today's episode, you'll hear from central Illinois teachers about their reaction to the school shooting in Texas and the policy ideas that have emerged since. Plus, WGLT's newsroom surveys state legislative candidates about their positions on gun control.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Rose Marshack and Rick Valentin, two musicians and educators, about what might be next for "American Idol" third-place finisher Leah Marlene's career. And Lyndsay Jones reports on what's next for Mother Murphy's.

On today's episode, the CEO of Marcfirst talks about their move to a new larger space in northeast Normal. Plus, Jon Norton talks to WGLT Summer Concert performer Lilli Lewis. And a Bloomington attorney is honoring his grandmother's legacy by offering a scholarship for students pursuing a career in education.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, June 7. Congressman Darin LaHood shares his thoughts on gun control. Plus, a look at a 4,000-year old Mayan farming technique that's being used at a rural Woodford County farm.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the two Republicans — Scott Preston and Jim Fisher — running in the GOP primary in the 91st House District, which includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health focuses on a court case with a potentially chilling effect on the nursing profession. And we'll preview a new production of "Sound of Music" from MIOpera.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, June 8. Sarah Nardi interviews two Republicans running for the 91st House District. Plus, a look at how MarcFirst plans to use pandemic relief money from the Town of Normal.

On today's episode, state Sen. Jason Barickman, a Republican from Bloomington-Normal, talks about the gun policy questions raised by recent mass shootings. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 9. In the wake of a shortage of such workers, the Illinois Manufacturing Association held a summit on ways public schools can promote technical education. Plus, Charlie Schlenker checks in with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.