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Driven by expenses mandated by the federal and state governments, the City of Bloomington is proposing a $370.5 million overall budget for 2027.

While the president was declaring the opioid crisis in the United States a public health emergency last month, Bloomington-Normal was battling its own…

McLean County has its first positive test for West Nile virus this year. The county health department said a dead bird tested positive for the virus in the 61705 area code west of Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 28, 2023. You'll hear about early voting trends in McLean County ahead of the April 4 election. Plus, a preview of ISU's Science and Technology Week keynote speaker.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 7, 2023. You'll hear about Trail East and Trail West plans in Uptown Normal. Plus, how the expanded access to Narcan could impact McLean County.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, April 12, 2023. You'll hear about McLean County government's reaction to an airport plan to expand its tax base. Plus, an interview with NAACP Youth Council leader Bradley Ross Jackson.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 24, 2023. You'll hear about additional impacts of staff shortages at the McLean County jail. Also, get some tips for navigating the Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 8, 2023. You'll hear about high-speed passenger rail's impact on Bloomington-Normal. Plus, Lyndsay Jones looks at the homeschooling community in McLean County.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 25, 2023. You'll hear about gender imbalances in higher education enrollment, including in central Illinois. Plus, McLean County's Social Justice Walking Tour goes virtual.