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On today's episode, a cancer doctor in Normal shares some encouraging news about radiation therapy in a new installment of Sound Health. Plus, an aspiring rapper from Bloomington-Normal shares his story after his release from prison. And a preview of the 2022 season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. You'll hear about the Normal Town Council meeting in which the Jelani Day portrait was discussed. Plus, an interview with a 4-H Hall of Famer.

Wish fulfillment can be a very rewarding thing. Hear from a Bloomington Normal man who makes dreams come true. And there's a move to reconsider statewide economic development incentives used to bring Rivian to Normal and other businesses to Illinois, the EDGE tax credits. The University of Illinois saw enrollment growth this fall in most categories, but not minorities. U of I Urbana Chancellor Robert Jones says it wasn't like they didn't try. They offered admission to a historic high number of minority students. And it's pumpkin time in central Illinois.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. You'll hear the latest on potential legal claims against the City of Bloomington over recent flooding. Plus, WGLT takes a Rivian pickup truck out for a spin.

Workplace culture grows over time. But it's a real challenge to create such an environment when everyone is new, leaders and rank and file alike. The task for Rivian, which looms larger because of Rivian's lofty ambitions. Plus, the NAACP weighs in on Jelani Day. The City of Bloomington has a new detailed roadmap for historic preservation. Hear how keeping iconic structures fresh contributes to economic development. And Normal Town council member Chemberly Cummings wants more young people to get involved in local government. Hear about Normal's new Youth On A Mission Council.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. You'll hear about the status of the Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington. Plus, a look at what it's like to work at the Rivian plant in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. You'll hear about a new exhibit at Miller Park Zoo, and a renewed focus from the zoo's leader. Plus, a preview of the back-in-person Sugar Creek Arts Festival next weekend.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. You'll hear about Rivian nearing its initial public offering and how the EV company could be valued. Plus, an interview with a Prairie State Legal Services attorney about the wave of evictions.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. You'll hear about state Rep. Dan Brady's takeaways from the fall veto session. Plus, an interview with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood about redistricting and Adam Kinzinger's exit.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 7, 2021.