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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. You'll hear about a call for volunteers for McLean County's ground search and rescue team. Plus, previewing a new production at the Community Players Theatre in Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. You'll hear about the Illinois Symphony Orchestra's move to ISU, from arts correspondent Lauren Warnecke. And Charlie Schlenker looks back on Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to central Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll hear an extended conversation with Esther Joy King, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 17th district, which includes Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, August 31. A group of health experts has identified three health priorities in McLean County - access to care, behavioral health and healthy eating and active living. Plus, State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) weighs-in on the race for Illinois governor.

On today's episode, you'll hear an audio montage of Jelani Day's celebration of life at ISU, District 87's plans to help students who have been struggling emotionally during two years of COVID chaos, and experts' priorities to improve health in McLean County.

On today's episode, McLean County's assessor explains how higher demand for housing could impact your tax bill, retiring ISU softball coach Melinda Fischer reflects on her 50-plus years in college sports, Heartland Theatre brings a Tennessee Williams production to town and a weather expert explains how "corn sweat" impacts Illinois humidity.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. You'll hear about McLean County's new community health needs assessment. Plus, an assessing the hot housing market with McLean County's new supervisor of assessments.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. You'll hear about an archeological dig in Woodford County (just northwest of Bloomington-Normal) that may change history's understanding of the Native American culture which thrived here a millennium ago. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman from Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, August 30. You'll hear the latest developments in the effort of some people to change how Normal elects its town council members. Plus, ISU's winningest coach reflects on 54 years in college athletics.

On today's episode, you'll hear about Coalescence Theatre Project's production of "Crowns," a gospel musical. Plus, a new episode of WGLT's My Playlist series. And a lucky storyteller from the Next to Normal Story Slam.