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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 You'll hear about the race for McLean County clerk, a position which oversees elections in much of the area. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos about economic indicators.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. You'll hear about a new Central Illinois food processing cooperative getting a boost from the USDA. Plus, an interview with the president of Eureka College about COVID's impact on higher ed.

Starting Jan. 3, Billboard is changing the way it calculates the top albums of the week. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Slate writer and critic Chris Molanphy about what the rule changes mean.

Past expansions at State Farm and Mitsubishi offer an example for Bloomington-Normal as Rivian accelerates. Those include good things like increases in municipal revenue from sales taxes and opportunities to enhance cultural offerings in the twin cities, but also challenges such as prolonged workforce shortages, and pressure on schools. Hear about the challenges sudden job growth can bring to a community. Plus, the ten inches of rain that fell on parts of McLean County over the weekend were much worse than a once in a century. The State Water Survey tells you how rare this kind of event is. U.S. Representative Rodney Davis evades a question on how seriously he's thinking about running for Governor. You can, though, hear Davis's take on the big infrastructure deal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 3, 2021.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. You'll hear about a Normal Town Council member's view on pedestrian safety along College Avenue. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos.

Too Good To Go works with businesses to sell leftovers at a reduced price. This helps prevent food waste from ending up in landfills, where it decomposes and produces a potent planet-warming gas.

President-elect Trump lays out plan for his first 100 days during interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press."

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. You'll hear about a legal memo about Normal Town Council member Stan Nord's recent email to city staff. Plus, Lauren Warnecke previews a new production at the Community Players Theatre.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, December 6, 2022. You'll hear from two McLean County Board officials on the board's new power-sharing agreement. Plus, state Sen. Jason Barickkman's explains his decision to retire from politics, weeks after winning a new term.