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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.

On today's episode, Unit 5 parents share their thoughts on the district's tax referendum, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses federal pandemic relief, and Lexington churches host a candlelight prayer vigil for Ukraine.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. You'll hear a recap of last night's 17th Congressional District debate in Peoria, co-sponsored by WGLT. And a Ukrainian woman shares her story anew amid a turning point in the war.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. You'll hear about how Bloomington plans to spend pandemic relief money. And an interview with Chestnut Health Systems' CEO about a new dental clinic planned for west Bloomington.