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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 2. WGLT correspondent Tim Alexander checks in with Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer. Plus, organizers of two Bloomington-Normal music events that had hoped to host American Idol finalist Leah Marlene this summer are changing their plans.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a law enforcement expert from central Illinois on the police response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Plus, Lyndsay Jones tries to clear up some confusion about rising electricity prices.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, June 3. Eric Stock reports Juneteenth is one of two celebrations planned in Lincoln that got a cool reception when organizers the city asked for money. Plus, details on a new community center near downtown Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 18, 2022. You'll hear a recap of Leah Marlene Day in Uptown Normal. And a look at the Republican primary for the 105th House District seat, which includes parts of McLean County.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, May 19, 2022. The town of Normal is negotiating a development agreement with Cedar Falls-Iowa based Eagle View Partners. Mayor Chris Koos says a critical part of the development of Uptown Circle is the emphasis on house -- in particular, apartments for more affluent residents. Plus, a look at the implications of a cyberattack on Lincoln College and what it could mean for other institutions.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, May 16, 2022. Enrollment deposits for incoming first year students are so robust that Illinois State University is in danger of running out of space. Plus, a look at the primary race for a seat on the McLean County Board where three Democrats are vying for two spots on the November ballot.

In Episode 9 of the food and farming series Food Trek, Tory Dahlhoff and co-producer Allison Walsh check in with the Central Illinois FarmFED Cooperative in Mount Pulaski, in Logan County.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, May 23. The chair of Illinois Wesleyan's accounting department says there's plenty of reason for the whole community to appreciate a new and recently-unveiled Bloomberg Finance Lab at the university. Plus, Eric Stock previews the only Republican primary race on the County Board.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the only contested GOP primary for McLean County Board in the June 28 election. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health focuses on teen mental health. And a new installment of Datebook shows you an art exhibition in downtown Bloomington

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, May 24. Eric Stock takes a look at Dan Brady's bid for the highly coveted Secretary of State position. Plus, Sarah Nardi talks to two Illinois State University professors and bona fide punk rockers about what losing American Idol means for Leah Marlene's career.