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On today's episode, meet the candidates for Bloomington City Council Ward 4, a central Illinois wine trail looks to bring tourists to the region, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias visits local drivers facilities to outline modernization plans, plus hear the People's Choice winner at the Illinois State University 3-Minute Thesis competition.

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.

On today's episode, Emmy-winning journalist Jemele Hill visits Illinois State University. We ask her about President Biden's Supreme Court nomination and the NFL hiring lawsuit. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. And Ariele Jones has a preview of two new art exhibitions at Illinois Wesleyan University.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, February 18. You'll hear from a trucker involved in the 100-vehicle pile up near El Paso yesterday afternoon, plus Charlie Schlenker talks to Bloomington City Council member Mollie Ward about a her proposal for a commission dedicated to studying gun violence.

On today's episode, WGLT's series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues with a look at four remarkable young community servants. You'll also hear from the owners of two Indian restaurants -- and a sports bar -- in Bloomington. And you'll hear the first in a series of award-winning MLK essays from the City of Bloomington's recent contest.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, March 28. The Bloomington City Council will hold a hearing on its proposed $269 million budget tonight, plus vote on providing $14 million for a library expansion. Plus, the Bloomington-Normal NAACP is promoting a series of events aimed at increasing voter participation, as well as participation in other, local government matters.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 16. Normal City Manager Pam Reece says the Town needs extra money from the federal government to offset the impact of inflation on the Uptown Underpass project. Ariele Jones talks to Heartland Theater Company managing director Gail Dobbins about its 10-minute play festival, running each weekend in June.

On today's episode, a look at all the outside money that's been poured into the Illinois House race between Sharon Chung and Scott Preston, the city manager in Normal discusses the town's tax plans for next year due to higher property tax assessments, and Illinois Wesleyan hosts an exhibition that shows how soccer has blended cultures in Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Rising costs are affecting everyone -- even the care of pets, in some cases. Plus, parking policy in downtown Bloomington will come to the fore next month along with discussion of the shape of the downtown. City Manager Tim Gleason says it's time for the council to take up a streetscape plan.

On today's episode, you'll hear an update on LGTBQ+ advocacy work on the Illinois State University campus, after a series of troubling incidents earlier in the semester. Plus, an interview with Normal's assistant city manager about the development of Uptown South. And an update about the new Central Illinois Bridge Academy with its director.