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On today's episode, you'll hear from a Democrat running for McLean County clerk. You'll also hear a new episode of our series Life's Work, about a parent homeschooling her children. And we preview a dance show at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. You'll hear about millions in federal earmarks coming back to McLean County communities. Plus, executives at OSF HealthCare talk about a new remote monitoring program for RSV patients.

On today's episode, the U.S. Attorney for central Illinois details the Biden administration's environmental justice initiative, ISU scholar Lea Cline discusses her new book on Roman art and images, plus the McLean County India Association reemerges from COVID dormancy.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, March 31. Hear from Ryan Denham about encouraging new data from the Census about the economic health of McLean County. Plus, a decade of starting-and-stopping is coming to an end for the Bloomington Public Library as they finally reach the construction phase.

On today's episode, Robert Garcia and Daynali Flores of Conexiones Latinas de McLean County help unpack the origins of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and the customs surrounding it. And a new installment of Sound Health introduces you to a Planned Parenthood of Illinois Champion of Care, Carolyn Moon.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, July 5. Should the Town of Normal be divided into districts for better council representation? A petition is asking residents to give voters the final say. Plus, a new exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center looks back on the life and work of a prominent local artist.

On today's episode, you'll learn how much money labs are making on COVID-19 testing. Plus, an interview with McLean County's public health chief on the second anniversary of the pandemic. And Jon Norton talks to Leah Marlene after her "American Idol" debut and the release of a new album.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a call for volunteers to help McLean County children in foster care. Plus, an update on the new Central Illinois Bridge Academy. And you'll hear how the Juneteenth holiday is being received in a small Central Illinois town.

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.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, January 13. You’ll hear about a Normal town council member who’s eyeing a seat in Springfield and the latest in COVID news for McLean County. Plus, a disposal company argues the area could use more competition — in the waste business.