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On today's episode, Gov. JB Pritzker outlines his annual spending plan, two Black faculty pioneers at Illinois State University share their concerns about the current state of the civil rights movement, plus a climatologist discusses the impact climate change may have in Illinois.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. You'll hear the latest on the change in leadership at Illinois State University. Plus, a preview of "Men on Boats," a play opening Friday at ISU's School of Theatre and Dance.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 1, 2023. You'll hear about Rivian's production targets for 2023, and what they mean for Normal's plant. Plus, a closer look at an e-learning proposal from a group of Unit 5 school board candidates.

On today's episode, church experts explain how misconduct has long lasting effects on its members, plus District 87 school board candidates make their case for the voters.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 2, 2023. You'll hear about an expanding Route 66 event that's coming to Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a closer look at the fallout of the situation at Eastview Christian Church in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. You'll hear the latest on the unfolding situation at Eastview Christian Church in Normal. Plus, an interview with James Gaston from Jazz UpFront about his family's legacy of formidable Black business ownership in Bloomington.

On today's episode, four Unit Five school board candidates propose an e-learning curriculum to help plug a budget deficit, Illinois prisoners go back to school to help them when they get out, plus a Black History Month profile on a three-generation family of business owners.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. You'll hear about traffic trends at the Central Illinois Regional Airport. Plus, an interview with McLean County's newly elected sheriff, Matt Lane.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. You'll hear more about what brought the IHSA state football finals back to Normal. Plus, Verneice Prince talks about her nonprofit, Cruisin' Outta Poverty Services, based in west Normal.

On today's episode, meet the man known as the Local Tarzan, Bloomington native Matthew Curry returns to his hometown for a concert, plus it's never to late to graduate (even if you are 90 years old).