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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. You'll hear about Bloomington's city manager saying the heating and cooling units at Grossinger Motors Arena should have lasted four to nine years longer than they have. Plus, a deeper look at how bond court will change in McLean County come Jan. 1.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. You'll hear about how the unexpected discovery of a lost ring-tailed lemur in Bloomington is shining a light on the illegal trafficking of exotic animals. Plus, an interview with State Sen. Sally Turner, a Republican who represents parts of McLean County.

On today's episode, attorney Tom DeVore calls out "suspect" fundraising by Rep. Dan Caulkins in his assault weapons ban lawsuit, a longtime McLean County labor and Democratic Party leader John Penn retires, plus the latest edition of Sound Heath focusing on earbuds' link to hearing loss.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, May 20. Eric Stock reports on how two candidates running for a judgeship that includes McLean County view the end of cash bail, which is set to take effect in Illinois next year. Plus, one of the owners of The Garlic Press in Uptown talks about getting a shout-out from American Idol host Ryan Seacrest.

On today's episode, a lawsuit alleges race discrimination in how mentally ill inmates are treated in Illinois prisons, a restored memorial in downtown Bloomington honors the hundreds from McLean County who died in World War II, and a popular Lake Bloomington restaurant plans to reopen next year after it was destroyed by fire.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, July 22. The McLean County circuit court and other courts in the state are scrambling to meet the end-of-the-year deadline to implement the requirements of the SAFE-T Act signed into law earlier this year. Plus, a look into increased traffic deaths and DUI citations after a lull during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, August 9. Bloomington was host to a recent summit aimed at getting more girls interested in the STEM field. Plus, an agricultural behemoth has launched a pilot program that pays farmers to use "carbon smart" practices — and that includes farmers in McLean County.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. You'll hear from McLean County's top prosecutor and Republican lawmakers who want to go harder after those who sell fentanyl. Plus, correspondent Edith Brady-Lunny talks about her reporting on a lawsuit targeting the state's child welfare agency.

On today's episode, McLean County government looks at solar energy savings. You'll hear from long-term care staff on engaging with their isolated residents. And you'll hear from an Illinois State music professor.

A McLean County stargazer is over the moon about the first images released from the James Webb Space Telescope, millions of light years beyond the moon. The telescope launched at Christmas and until now has gone through startup routines and tests. It's now ready to do the science.