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On today's episode, our weeklong series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues with a look at sports and gaming -- and how they bring people together. Plus, a new episode of our food and farming series FOOD TREK brings you to Janie's Mill in Ashkum, Ill. And Lauren Warnecke previews a weekend concert for Datebook.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, May 2. Ameren customers in Central and Southern Illinois should prepare for sticker shock on their electric bills come June. Plus, Bloomington-Normal hospitals are no longer overrun with coronavirus patients, but new cases have been rising for five weeks in a row.

On today's episode, we'll unpack Rivian's recent testimony to Congress on how to build out the EV battery supply chain. Plus, a new episode of our food and farming series Food Trek. And Ariele Jones previews this week's Midwest Madness Music Festival.

Sister Cities communities across the world are canceling relationships with Russian counterparts but not Bloomington Normal. An Illinois State University Political Scientist says the Russian invasion of Ukraine sends a worrying message to other potential aggressor nations. And a new look at the charges against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, March 25. You'll hear about a new bill that makes discrimination against natural hairstyles illegal in the workplace. Plus, a Bloomington-Normal pediatrician tells parents what they can do if Daylight Saving Time becomes permanent in 2023.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. You'll hear about the Unit 5 referendum returning to the ballot April 4. Plus, an interview with musician Edward David Anderson about his new concert series at Destihl Brewery in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. You'll hear about an unsolved Bloomington homicide, for which police are trying to generate new leads. Plus, you'll learn about a Bloomington-Normal nonprofit that focuses on healthy body image and recovery from disordered eating.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. You'll hear about a legal memo about Normal Town Council member Stan Nord's recent email to city staff. Plus, Lauren Warnecke previews a new production at the Community Players Theatre.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. You'll hear the latest on a winter storm watch impacting much of central Illinois heading into the holiday weekend. Plus, tips for entertaining your out-of-town visitors during the holidays — especially if you're new to town yourself.

On today's episode, a 104-year-old fruitcake finds a permanent home in Bloomington, Christmas tree farmers count on tradition to keep customers coming back, Datebook features two new poetry collections by Bloomington-Normal artists, plus a special holiday edition of My Playlist.