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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, August 16. Ryan Denham recaps highlights from Illinois State University's board of trustees meeting and Tim Shelly interviews IL-17th Democratic Candidate Eric Sorensen.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on Rivian's financial performance and what's next for hiring at its Normal manufacturing plant. Plus, Charlie Schlenker reports on the investigation into the fatal 2021 shootings at the Landings mobile home park in north Normal. And a new episode of Datebook previews a virtual book club meeting on Aug. 15.

Hi, this is Ryan Denham, content director at WGLT. Wanted to give you a heads up that there won’t be a new episode of THE LEADOFF today. That’s because the entire WGLT news team is spending the day at a professional-development training. That will lead to better journalism for you, our listeners. But don’t worry: Our colleagues at NPR will keep you company today, and THE LEADOFF and all the local news you rely on will be back on the air on Friday.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on Rivian's financial performance and what's next for hiring at its Normal manufacturing plant. Plus, Charlie Schlenker reports on the investigation into the fatal 2021 shootings at the Landings mobile home park in north Normal. And a new episode of Datebook previews a virtual book club meeting on Aug. 15.

On today's episode, two Bloomington-Normal labor leaders discuss the recent wave of union support in the U.S., the Illinois Symphony Orchestra explains its move from the BCPA to ISU, and the Community Players Theatre opens its 100th season in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. You'll hear about Normal Mayor Chris Koos appearing on Capitol Hill as part of his bid to join Amtrak's board. Also, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy about the Wintergreen subdivision's growth.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's remarks at a McLean County Chamber of Commerce event. Plus, a new installment of Beyond Sports introduces you to an extraordinary swimmer from Illinois Wesleyan University.

On today's episode; Unit 5 rejects the resignations of four special education teachers, citing a teacher shortage; Normal Mayor pro-tem Kevin McCarthy explains the town's approval of a controversial subdivision expansion; and a politics reporter discusses the significance of two Illinois Supreme Court races.

Bloomington-Normal Trades & Labor President Adam Heenan took a break from Labor Day parade planning to talk about union support for the Workers Rights Amendment.

On today's episode, you'll learn all about the Workers Rights Amendment, which will be on the ballot this fall in Illinois. You'll hear interviews with Adam Heenan, president of the Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly; Mailee Smith, labor director for the Illinois Policy Institute; and state Sen. Jason Barickman from Bloomington-Normal.