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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. You'll hear about the Town of Normal's decision to buy two Rivian electric vehicles. Plus, a preview of a new exhibition at Illinois Wesleyan focusing on the international ties in the soccer community.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. You'll hear about OSF HealthCare's plans for a new behavioral health hospital. Plus, a look at the race for McLean County Board playing out in south Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. You'll hear about McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael hosting a public education session over the weekend. Plus, an interview with ISU's athletics director about the renamed CEFCU Arena.

On today's episode, a preview of the McLean County Board race for south Bloomington, the issues that shape the Illinois Attorney General's race, how Eureka College has benefited from Lincoln College's closure, and how new Miller Park Zoo superintendent found his love for animals.

On today's episode, a look at all the outside money that's been poured into the Illinois House race between Sharon Chung and Scott Preston, the city manager in Normal discusses the town's tax plans for next year due to higher property tax assessments, and Illinois Wesleyan hosts an exhibition that shows how soccer has blended cultures in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on reports of potential layoffs at Rivian. Plus, the Friends of Constitution Trail talk about trail-expansion plans in the community. A new group joins the fight for reproductive rights. And learn why Midwest Food Bank wants to make it easier and safer for business to donate unused food.

On today's episode, you'll hear some staycation ideas for central Illinois, if inflation has pinched your household budget. Plus, a preview of "Carmen" from MIOpera. And an iconic mural in Uptown Normal gets a visit from the artist who created it.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, August 1. The state's newly hired electric vehicle coordinator, who says equity and access are among her top priorities in the new job. Plus, there's a relatively new disease threat that this time could impact our food supply.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, July 29. Farmland in McLean County has never been cheap — and that's even more true during a period of inflation. Plus, the end is near for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, but there are plenty of chances left to catch “King Lear” and “Much Ado About Nothing” at Ewing Manor.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, July 28, 2022. State Sen. Jason Barickman of Bloomington weighs in on inflation. Plus, you've heard of food deserts — but what about legal deserts, where attorneys are scarce?