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WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, May 19, 2022. The town of Normal is negotiating a development agreement with Cedar Falls-Iowa based Eagle View Partners. Mayor Chris Koos says a critical part of the development of Uptown Circle is the emphasis on house -- in particular, apartments for more affluent residents. Plus, a look at the implications of a cyberattack on Lincoln College and what it could mean for other institutions.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the two Republicans — Scott Preston and Jim Fisher — running in the GOP primary in the 91st House District, which includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health focuses on a court case with a potentially chilling effect on the nursing profession. And we'll preview a new production of "Sound of Music" from MIOpera.

Bloomington-Normal moms react to new breastfeeding recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that children be breastfed until age 2. But some mothers worry that's unrealistic. A new cover crop could change the way farmers address conservation. And JB Pritzker was in Florida over the weekend, prompting speculation he's eyeing a run for the White House in 2024.

Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters.

A bill to lessen penalties for possessing and selling small amounts of drugs, including heroin and cocaine, narrowly passed out of the state House of…

Watching fish swimming in an aquarium is relaxing and stress relieving, so much so that it can lower your blood pressure. But inside the tank, if there…

You want your home to be a comfortable, welcoming place. Well, it can be hard to achieve that if the place reeks of cat pee...or dog poo...or barf. But…

Editor's note: This is part of a five-story series reported at the Housing Action Illinois conference in Bloomington on Oct. 24-25. The stories ran…

One of the most common ailments our pets can suffer from is arthritis. When our furry friends are in pain, it's tempting to just rush right in with pills…

Cats are lovely, fastidious creatures. From grooming to bathroom habits, they like to keep everything clean and tidy. So if your cat starts peeing outside…