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A social club that was dormant for decades has reborn in McLean County. Kathleen Lorenz and Vicky Varney explain how the Lincoln Club aims to reduce political polarization. The McLean County Health Department and Illinois State University partner on a new program to train people to respond to a mental health crisis. More new restaurants are coming to Bloomington-Normal and the eateries already here are busy again. Plus, Champaign-based singer songwriter John Aulabaugh overcomes numerous health issues to make a new album.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 28, 2021.

A central Illinois native with PTSD finds healing through art. Hear about the organization CreatiVet. Plus, business is coming back to hospitals in central Illinois, but it's not all the way back. The head of Carle BroMenn says the feds are making up only 60% of the loss. Insurers are looking at new ways to gauge safe driving and who is doing it. Here's the world according to telematics. The Bloomington Normal band The Something Brothers have a new album, or two, no wait: make that three.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

There's a shortage of bicycles in Bloomington Normal. Stores can't keep mid-range bikes in stock for more than an hour. From aluminum shortages and other supply chain issues to vastly increased demand, it's touch and go for bicycle shop owners right now. Plus, expansion of pediatric services by Marcfirst could help school districts and reduce service needs for children with autism when they grow up. There has been a lot of news about labor shortages in the region. Eric Stock reports on who's hiring. The new Illinois State University Athletics Director plans for a fall season that won't have crowd size limits. And yes, there will be tailgating.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 10, 2021.

Illinois and Bloomington Normal businesses prepare for phase five...with no capacity limits for stores. The new legislative map splits up Bloomington Normal into five house districts and several senate seats. Some think that'll help community interests in Springfield. Others say no. The Miller Park Zoo has survived not one but two pandemics and 130 years. It's celebrating an anniversary this weekend. The State of Illinois is giving the town of Normal $1.2 million to extend the Constitution Trail along Gregory Street to Maxwell Park.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 11, 2021. You'll hear about NAACP reaction to this week's contentious District 87 school board meeting. Plus, a closer look at redistricting.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 8, 2021.