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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 30, 2021. You'll hear about changes coming to McLean County's largest COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites. Plus, an update on bulk waste pickup in Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll hear a recap of WGLT's Democratic candidates forum for the 17th Congressional District, plus analysis of the race in the redrawn, sprawling district (which includes Bloomington-Normal). Plus, a look at McLean County's public health score.

On today's episode, you'll hear about trends in sexually transmitted infections in McLean County. Plus, Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe visits with Charlie Schlenker. And a report on the ongoing disruptions in the bird business caused by avian flu.

On today's episode, why it's harder to recruit prosecutors and public defenders in central Illinois. Plus, a look at trends in juvenile justice in McLean County. And why public teachers unions are pushing back on plans for standardized testing in Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll hear how central Illinois is reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. That includes an Illinois State University scholar who was studied the courts, plus political leaders from McLean County.

On today's episode, an ISU scholar teaches a modern-day focus on the stories of native populations, the Illinois State Museum hires its first director of tribal relations, and the McLean County Health Department launches a program to help prevent Type 2 diabetes.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. You'll hear about the McLean County lawsuit against the criminal justice reform law known as the SAFE-T Act. Plus, why Illinois' manufacturing industry has an image problem.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. Plus, Jon Norton previews this weekend's Mississippi Heat performance in downtown Bloomington. And Datebook stops by an exhibit on view at the McLean County Arts Center.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. You'll hear about the candidates to become McLean County's next state's attorney. And an interview with an ISU grad student who spent his summer working with Ukrainian refugees.

On today's episode, Bloomington's first arts and entertainment director outlines goals for the arena and BCPA, McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael discusses efforts to combat misinformation and the two candidate for U.S. Senate from Illinois outline their views.