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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, November. 11, 2022. You'll hear about Rivian's efforts to ramp up production. Plus Illinois state Sen. Dave Koehler reflects on his reelection victory in a newly shaped district that includes Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. You'll hear about the latest vote tallies on the Workers Rights Amendment. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health takes a look at RSV in McLean County.

On today's episode, children who lived in the long-since closed Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home share fond memories of their time living in the orphanage, a Heyworth man turns a pandemic hobby into a new career, and Ariele Jones offers an audio postcard preview of the Evergreen Cemetery Walk in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. You'll hear a checkup on the Bloomington-Normal commercial real estate market. Plus, meet a Heyworth man who turned his pandemic hobby into a trendy fashion must-have.

On today's episode, Normal city manager Pam Reece discusses how the community assesses its ability to take in migrants bused from Texas, a forum outlines the challenges working families face and a central Illinois writer offers thoughts on how to save small town newspapers.

On today's episode, a community group organizes to support the Unit 5 tax referendum, two real estate agents explain why the McLean County commercial real estate market is so active, and an art exhibit in Uptown Normal demonstrates the cultural significance of landscaping and how it can be used to include and exclude.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. You'll hear about the new group that's formed to campaign for the Unit 5 referendum. Plus, a preview of a show now open at the University Galleries in Uptown Normal.

On today's episode, State Sen. Jason Barickman discusses his efforts to get answers about the future of Pontiac Correctional Center, Chestnut Health Systems plans to open a dental clinic in Bloomington, and Heartland Community College trains students to become peer recovery specialists for those battling substance abuse and mental illness.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. You'll hear a recap of last night's 91st House District debate in Normal. And a new installment of Sound Health looks at a new peer support recovery certification program.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. You'll hear about a costlier-than-expected water main project in Normal. And Lauren Warnecke reports on a panel discussion about the pressures facing women families coming out of the pandemic.