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Bloomington-Normal community members shared their Animal Tales during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Feb. 28 at the McLean County Arts…

Bloomington-Normal community members shared their Animal Tales during the latest Next to Normal Story Slam on Feb. 28 at the McLean County Arts…

On today's episode, McLean County judges prepare for the end of cash bail, State Rep. Dan Brady joins Alexi Giannoulias' transition team after his failed bid for Illinois Secretary of State, plus the Minority Business Development Center opens in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. You'll hear about Dan Brady joining the transition team of the Democrat who defeated him in the race for Secretary of State. Plus, McLean County prosecutors and defense attorneys talk about implementation of the SAFE-T Act's end of cash bail.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, April 5. A Bloomington woman is using her experience immigrating from El Salvador to the U.S. to help other immigrants in the area. Plus, the McLean County Sheriff's office may start having its deputies wear body cameras.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an ISU scholar about the shooting in Texas. Plus, an interview with the nonprofit group at the center of the State Farm LGBTQ issue that's making headlines. And an interview with painter Shahrbanoo Hamzeh, who is showing her work at the McLean County Arts Center.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the McLean County Republican Party continuing to promote false claims about election integrity, and how its local candidates are responding. And Sarah Nardi talks to state Sen. Jason Barickman about what he's watching for in the primary election.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the long and winding road to Unit 5's current financial situation, starting with a history lesson of past referenda in McLean County's largest school district. Then, a look at misperceptions in the community about Unit 5's budget crunch.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, August 31. A group of health experts has identified three health priorities in McLean County - access to care, behavioral health and healthy eating and active living. Plus, State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) weighs-in on the race for Illinois governor.

On today's episode, you'll hear an audio montage of Jelani Day's celebration of life at ISU, District 87's plans to help students who have been struggling emotionally during two years of COVID chaos, and experts' priorities to improve health in McLean County.