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On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 17, 2023. You'll hear about a concerning spike in gun violence in Bloomington, as seen in the police department's latest annual report. Plus, why rural hospitals are closing their baby units.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 19, 2023. You'll hear about asbestos removal planning at the Normal Public Library. Plus, a preview of this weekend's "History of Beer in Bloomington" event at Keg Grove Brewing.

On today's episode, how arts and humanities hope to survive and thrive now that the COVID emergency -- and relief funding -- have ended, a career prep academy in Bloomington wants to add more options and address stereotypes about technical training, plus Community Players puts on a satirical fan-fiction of Harry Potter.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 15, 2023. You'll hear about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to central Illinois. Plus, meet the 93-year-old crossing guard who's become something of a celebrity in the neighborhood around Glenn Elementary in Normal.

This story from Laurie Bergner was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.

This story from Mollie Huisman was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.

This story from Kim Tingley was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.

This story from Laura DiMascio was recorded May 5, 2023, during the Next to Normal Story Slam at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. The night’s theme was “It seemed like a good idea at the time...” with all stories centered on that theme. Learn more about upcoming Story Slams at NexttoNormalStorySlam.com.

On today's episode, the last OB doctor in Logan County tries to improve rural rural maternity care, a homeless shelter manager discusses plans for winter emergency housing as capacity gets trimmed, plus central Illinois takes part in a national study on Long COVID.