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As Bloomington considers a citizen review board for police, the Chief of a department that pioneered community policing says he is a big advocate for that…

Retail sales are down nationwide. Ground zero: the shopping mall. After a series of closures at Eastland Mall in Bloomington, Mole Hole owner Ron Porth…

Customers of a landmark downtown Bloomington grocery are much different than they were in the 1970s. Common Ground owner Lua Travis says they want to know…

(40:02) Overcoming fear to live a life of purpose. Former AOL executive Jean Case returned to her home town of Bloomington Normal to write that book.…

(1:25) Ford is investing 500 million dollars in Rivian Automotive, which has an auto plant in Normal. We'll unpack what that might mean. (10:54) ROTC…

A central Illinois LGBTQ advocacy group is a quarter century old and it wasn't easy getting protections in Bloomington Normal. Hear about progress and…

On today's episode, you'll hear from Dave Mouser, the next superintendent at District 87 in Bloomington. Plus, a Chestnut Health Systems expert helps you navigate conversational landmines on Thanksgiving. And we'll unpack what potential new owners of The Pantagraph could mean for local journalism.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. You'll hear why donating money -- rather than food -- might be a better option for local social service agencies. Plus, student reporter Jordan Mead talks to those who can't go home for the holidays.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. You'll hear what Sen. Dick Durbin thinks will happen next on the Build Back Better legislation. Plus, Larry Carius has an update on the Bloomington-Normal Restaurant Scene.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. You'll hear about District 87's new superintendent, Dave Mouser. Plus, a Chestnut Health Systems expert helps you navigate COVID vaccine etiquette at family holiday parties.