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On today's episode, the head of the McLean County Regional Planning Commission talks about trends in fatal traffic crashes. Plus, the director of the PATH Crisis Center talks about staffing up for a new suicide and mental health crisis hotline. And you'll hear the jazz music of Adam Larson, and a new episode of Datebook about a Bloomington Public Library art exhibit.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Feb. 14. You'll hear from U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who dropped by the twin cities this weekend. Plus, PATH Crisis Center in Bloomington will go on a hiring spree this year as it prepares to become a major player in the rollout of the new 9-8-8 national suicide and mental health crisis hotline.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, March 16. Normal Fire investigators are puzzled over what caused an explosion early Tuesday morning. Plus, Charlie Schlenker talks to former Afghan soldiers who fought the Taliban.

On today's episode, WGLT's weeklong series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues. Many people of Indian heritage say the community is welcoming, but not everyone has the same experiences. Some still see a cultural divide they've not fully been able to bridge. Also, Lyndsay Jones reports on two Indian language schools in Bloomington-Normal. And you'll hear from another MLK essay-contest winner.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, March 17. A former Redbird weighs-in ahead of the ISU Women's basketball team heading to the NCAA tournament in Iowa tomorrow. Plus, a look at a women's concert group performing on Saturday.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, March 11. Eric Stock speaks with McLean County Health Department administrator Jessica McKnight. Plus, Ryan Denham listened in to Rivian's earnings call on Thursday.

On today's episode, you'll learn how much money labs are making on COVID-19 testing. Plus, an interview with McLean County's public health chief on the second anniversary of the pandemic. And Jon Norton talks to Leah Marlene after her "American Idol" debut and the release of a new album.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an expert in transgender athletes in sports who is speaking next week at Illinois State University. Plus, an immigrant from El Salvador talks about her experiences in Bloomington-Normal. And an interview with the new bishop of the Peoria Catholic Diocese.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an Illinois Board of Higher Education official about what happens next at Lincoln College. Plus, Lyndsay Jones reports on a plan to expand grow-your-own programs in Illinois school districts.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, April 4. Eric Stock talks about how alopecia has become a household name after the Oscars. Plus, an international athlete rights expert and two-time world track cycling champion talks about what it means for sport to be a human right.