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Half of the hotel rooms in Bloomington Normal sit empty. And Hotel Motel Association head Ray Ceresa says average room rates are down three dollars from…

Hear how social media is making it easier to interfere with the justice system. In McLean County three people are facing charges in connection to a…

The new Lincoln exhibit in Bloomington explores the 16th president's twin cities connections to one of the biggest historical events in the US. Go with…

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 2, 2023. You'll hear about Reps. Darin LaHood and Eric Sorensen's votes on the debt limit bill. Plus, a preview of Heartland Theatre's 10-Play Festival with WGLT's Lauren Warnecke.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 1, 2023. You'll hear about The Salvation Army looking for help cooling people off during this heat wave. Plus, WGLT's Statehouse reporter recaps the busy spring legislative session.

Restaurant owners are having a hard time finding—and keeping—staff more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. They say many workers left the industry…

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, June 24. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources "rebranded" the invasive Asian carp. Will it lead to more people eating the fish? Plus, a recovery project coordinator with Illinois Recovery Corps put out a survey of to gauge McLean County's interest in creating a recovery community center for those struggling with poor mental health and/or substance abuse.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a hotly contested GOP primary involving U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, as well as a look at the Republican primary for Illinois attorney general. Jon Norton talks to the Twin City band Great Value Jesus about their new album. And you'll hear a preview of a sound-driven performance Friday night at the McLean County Museum of History.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Normal Mayor Chris Koos on license plate reading cameras and the prospect for a Unit 5 tax referendum. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Dave Koehler, a Democrat from Peoria whose new district might include Bloomington-Normal. And Jessica Chambers from ISU's Horticulture Center talks about a Prairie Quest.

The last several weeks have involved a great deal of public turmoil involving a strained relationship between the County Health Department and its Board…