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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 8, 2023. You'll hear about lawmakers who want to change how insurance is regulated in Illinois. Plus, a Peoria nonprofit finds a new client in electric automaker Rivian.

On today's episode, WGLT's weeklong series about Indians in Bloomington-Normal turns to civic engagement and representation. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. And Ariele Jones has a preview of a new production at Community Players in Bloomington.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, March 18. You'll hear from the new Bishop from the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. Plus, Ariele Jones talks to Community Players about the return of Mamma Mia! to the Bloomington stage.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on the Bloomington Public Library expansion project as it moves into production. Plus, an interview with the new executive director of the Multicultural Leadership Institute. And Jon Norton previews a blues show Friday night in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. You'll hear about how Illinois sheriffs are reacting to the new ban on assault-style weapons. Plus, unpacking the context behind State Farm's IT outsourcing moves.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. You'll hear about the upcoming launch of microtransit in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, how cell phone location data is leading to new insight into who's working where in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, Gov. JB Pritzker outlines his priorities as he is sworn in for a second term, Normal's police chief discusses hiring challenges and new license-plate reading cameras, plus Connect Transit explore a fare-free pilot program.

On today's episode, how gas stoves became a hot topic, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, a study recommends regenerative agriculture to preserve the environment, plus Illinois adopts new rules that limit local control of siting wind and solar farms.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. You'll hear about Rivian's plans for 2023. Plus, a closer look at the flag between two Republicans trying to quash the state's new assault weapons ban.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. You'll hear about how the "tripledemic" is impacting Bloomington-Normal's hospitals. And you'll learn about a 104-year-old fruitcake that just found a new home in Bloomington.