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On today's episode, you'll hear from a retired couple from Normal who share cautionary tale of a long-running financial scam. Plus, the Bloomington-Normal branch of the NAACP talks about its new civic engagement series. And you'll hear about a display of young artist work at the Bloomington Public Library, in a new episode of Datebook.

On today's episode, you'll hear about how Bloomington businessman Aaron Rossi leaned on local and state governments to build his businesses. Plus, an interview with Carle Health's chief medical officer -- the first Black doctor to hold that post. And City Manager Tim Gleason talks about the latest city council meeting.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, March 30. Charlie Schlenker speaks with the first Black Chief Medical Officer for Carle Health in Central Illinois, Dr. Napolean Knight. Plus, Bloomington city manager Tim Gleason says rising interest rates could affect how much the city pays for bonds.

On today's episode, you'll hear how college student-athletes in Bloomington-Normal are adjusting to new name, image, and likeness endorsement opportunities. Plus, an interview with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. And a new episode of Datebook.

On today's episode, why it's harder to recruit prosecutors and public defenders in central Illinois. Plus, a look at trends in juvenile justice in McLean County. And why public teachers unions are pushing back on plans for standardized testing in Illinois.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, May 9, 2022. The Bloomington City Council meets tonight at 6. The council will vote on a potential replacement for former council member Jamie Mathy. Grant Walch is the proposed replacement. Illinois State University plans to open its new College of Engineering in the fall of 20-25. The university has agreed to spend 3 million dollars to redesign two buildings to house the college in the short term. Plus, ISU students will be paying more in tuition and room and board.

On today's episode, you'll learn about an Economic Development Council study of the Bloomington-Normal housing shortage. Plus, an interview with ISU President Terri Goss Kinzy. And meet a Republican county treasurer who is running for the Illinois House from central Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll hear central Illinois reaction to the draft Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights. Including an interview with Nikita Richards, incoming vice chair of Planned Parenthood of Illinois' board of directors, and another with Supreme Court scholar Meghan Leonard from Illinois State University.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, May 5. Last night, six Democrats vying for a shot at the open 17th Congressional District seat talked everything from infrastructure to climate change to abortion access. Plus, a rally in Bloomington yesterday for support of access to abortion followed the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that suggests Roe v. Wade could be overturned.

On today's episode, Robert Garcia and Daynali Flores of Conexiones Latinas de McLean County help unpack the origins of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and the customs surrounding it. And a new installment of Sound Health introduces you to a Planned Parenthood of Illinois Champion of Care, Carolyn Moon.