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On today's episode, the Illinois Democratic Party intervenes into the Unit 5 school board race to try to defeat what it calls "extreme conservatives," Bloomington Police order a tent encampment along Constitution Trail to move, plus two Normal Community High School seniors bring an Indian festival of colors to Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 29, 2023. You'll hear about the Democratic Party of Illinois' move into the Unit 5 school board race. Plus, a preview of Holi Moli, an event happening downtown on April 8.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 30, 2023. You'll hear about the displacement of a homeless encampment in Bloomington. Plus, a new website will help people choose where to eat out in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, an analysis of how Unit 5's tax rate stacks up if the referendum passes or fails, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series focuses on options for child care, damaging tapes a government mole secretly recorded are being played in the ComEd bribery trial, plus a new young entrepreneur's market is coming to Bloomington.

When students returned to school last year, it was clear the pandemic took a toll on learning.The state of Illinois invested in a number of strategies to help children recover. A major one was high dosage tutoring.It’s become something of a buzzword, but research shows it can be highly effective.Illinois State University is working on a program that the state plans to extend into next year.WBEZ's Susie An reports.

On today's episode, an analysis of the Normal police department video which led to a federal lawsuit, the Prairie Central community hosts a vigil for two of its students who were killed in a ski accident, plus Netflix Jr. star Emily Calandrelli hosts a talk at ISU on how to get more women in STEM careers.

On today's episode, developers want to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through central Illinois, three candidates are running for Heartland Community College board, plus a snapshot of early voting in McLean County and a full breakdown of the courtroom testimony that pulled back the curtain on how Illinois’ former House Speaker operated in Springfield.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 28, 2023. You'll hear about early voting trends in McLean County ahead of the April 4 election. Plus, a preview of ISU's Science and Technology Week keynote speaker.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 31, 2023. You'll hear about the severe weather expected today in central Illinois. Plus, a preview of a new play on stage at the Heartland Theatre Company in Normal.

On today's episode, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series explores how the LGBTQ community adjust to life in Bloomington-Normal, Netflix star Vir Das will headline ISU's Indian Cultural Dinner, plus Heartland Theatre Company presents "Tiny Beautiful Things."