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The McLean County Health Department (MCHD) said Friday the three deaths include a woman in her 80s, a man in his 80s and a man in his 90s. That brings the county's COVID death toll to 398 since the start of the pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control now considers 28 Illinois counties, including McLean, at a high community level for COVID-19.

Using lead-based paint has been outlawed for decades, but many homes in the state — and in McLean County — were built prior to that, contributing to Illinois being a leading state in lead exposure nationwide.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on eviction trends in McLean County two years into the pandemic. Plus, Jon Norton reports on an audio and video collective that's become a key part of the Bloomington-Normal music scene. And a new theatrical production will tell the story of one of Illinois' most powerful politicians.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, March 15. Ryan Denham checks in with a GROWMARK agronomist in Bloomington. Plus, the W-D Boyce Council of the Boy Scouts of America has a new Scout Executive. WCBU's Tim Shelly interviews Ben Blumenberg about plans to grow membership in the 14-county area that includes McLean.

On today's episode, a legal expert from Illinois State University helps explain new ratings from Illinois State Bar Association attorneys in a contested judicial race in McLean County. Also, analysis of Rivian's latest financial update. And the second part of Sarah Nardi's interview with Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with two University of Illinois law professors who've studied abortion access and what the end of Roe will mean for Illinois. Plus, Ryan Denham unpacks abortion data in McLean County. And you'll also hear from the new faculty advisory at the ISU student media outlet the Vidette.

On today's episode, Lyndsay Jones explores the rise of pop-up COVID testing sites in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, Eric Stock interviews McLean County's public health chief about the latest on COVID. A new episode of Sound Health focuses on mental health in winter. And Datebook has a preview of a photography exhibit at the Normal Public Library.

On today's episode, Eric Stock reports on the experiences of two renters from Normal who are going through the eviction process. Plus, Lyndsay Jones interviews someone who knows a lot about the history of public health crises in McLean County. Lauren Warnecke has a new episode of Datebook. And an interview with the CEO of Pekin-based Reditus Labs.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from the McLean County Health Department’s administrator about the ebbs and flows of public health messaging. Plus, the President of Heartland Community College talks about partnering with Ferrero apprenticeships. And a new installment of Beyond Sports introduces you to a remarkable Illinois Wesleyan softball player.