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On today's episode, you'll hear from McLean County officials about what's on their wish list now that the infrastructure bill has passed. Plus, an advocate from the Electrification Coalition talks about the package's impact on her industry. You'll also hear from a librarian about a loosely coordinated national effort to challenge books. And the president of the Mid-Illinois Realtors Association has an update on the Bloomington-Normal housing market.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. You'll hear about utility shutoffs beginning in Normal and Bloomington. Plus, a policy manager for the Electrification Coalition grades the new infrastructure bill -- and what comes next.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. You'll hear the latest from the McLean County Board, including movement on the new budget and district maps. Plus, an interview with an ISU professor about her new delicious book.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. You'll hear about the uneven impact of the supply chain shortage on goods coming into Illinois. Plus, what happens when a youth organization teams up with a Bloomington menswear shop.

For the first time in a long time, two people are running for McLean County circuit judge at the same time. They'll even face off in the primary. We'll talk about why that's happening and the strengths and weaknesses of the two candidates Judge Amy McFarland and State's Attorney Don Knapp. A central Illinois woman specified she did not want life sustaining care withdrawn but the person who held her power of attorney was trying to do just that. Incoming McLean County Public Guardian Robert Porter tells you about that work. And Community Players bring the holiday feel good tale of cheer and finding yourself to the stage. Get ready for the classic journey of Buddy, a young orphan transported to the North Pole and raised as an elf going back to New York.

Shop early for Christmas is what retailers always hope for. This year they really mean it. Bloomington Normal businesses say those supply chain problems mean shoppers should get what they want fast or there might be fewer packages under the tree. Stagnant vaccination rates might mean the world will see no end to COVID. The Chief Operating Officer of OSF Healthcare muses about how endemic coronavirus may affect medicine and society. And a lot of people take personal redemption and salvation as an article of faith, but it's a bigger and more challenging question to consider the redemption of a nation for the ongoing ills of racism. An ISU professor and speaker weighs in.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. You'll hear about what Bloomington City Council members think of demand so far for a flood relief program. Plus, an interview with ISU professor Byron Craig ahead of his African American Studies talk.

Hear how much the marketplace thinks Rivian is worth right now. It's changing a bit as the company runs up to its initial public offering.Eviction cases filed last month were double the pre-pandemic rate in McLean County, as the pace picks up. A central Illinois scholar says food supply chain issues exposed by the pandemic suggests a need to diversity crop choices. Ashlihan Spaulding studies agribusiness and food system management. And is there any such thing as a bad pork chop sandwich? Find out the finalists in the high school pork and pigskin championship.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. You'll hear about the Rivian IPO, as well as how the 17th Congressional District race is shaping up. Plus, Sarah Nardi reports on the COVID-19 vaccine decision facing local parents.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. You'll hear about future development in Uptown Normal. Plus, Eric Stock looks at how they found the right size for Bloomington's library expansion project.