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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, June 7. Congressman Darin LaHood shares his thoughts on gun control. Plus, a look at a 4,000-year old Mayan farming technique that's being used at a rural Woodford County farm.

On today's episode, state Sen. Jason Barickman, a Republican from Bloomington-Normal, talks about the gun policy questions raised by recent mass shootings. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 9. In the wake of a shortage of such workers, the Illinois Manufacturing Association held a summit on ways public schools can promote technical education. Plus, Charlie Schlenker checks in with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a preview of the primary election. Plus, Dave Bentlin from the Prairie Pride Coalition talks about the impact of the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling. And a look at rising food prices through the lens of agriculture.

On today's episode, an Illinois State University scholar discusses the potential for Rivian employees to unionize amid a rise in union popularity, and a new group at ISU tries to help student athletes line up paid endorsements.

Republican Congressman Darin LaHood says he's on record in support of his party's nominee for president, but admits the scorecard on Donald Trump is…

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 22, 2021. You'll hear about who might run for a newly drawn House district that includes parts of Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 21, 2021. You'll hear about hiring trends in local police departments. Plus, a preview of a new opera coming to a Normal theater.

Parents-to-be in Central Illinois have a new option available to them when in comes to bringing their new bundle of joy into the world. Hear about the new…

Town of Normal's new Cultural Arts Director Beth Whisman makes a case for investing in Arts programs and the Children's Discovery Museum. Whisman talks…