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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. You'll hear about ISU alum and former UN Ambassador Donald McHenry's visit to Normal. Plus, the students at Washington Elementary School in Bloomington share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.

On today's episode, a realtor assesses the Bloomington-Normal housing market as home prices keep rising, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses downtown arena renovations, plus a criminologist says the end of cash bail in Illinois won't lead to major changes in the jail population.

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, McLean County judges prepare for the end of cash bail, State Rep. Dan Brady joins Alexi Giannoulias' transition team after his failed bid for Illinois Secretary of State, plus the Minority Business Development Center opens in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. You'll hear about Dan Brady joining the transition team of the Democrat who defeated him in the race for Secretary of State. Plus, McLean County prosecutors and defense attorneys talk about implementation of the SAFE-T Act's end of cash bail.

On today's episode, Central Illinois Regional Airport director Carol Olson discusses service cuts at many regional airports, a woman overcame a childhood of poverty and homelessness wants to help others who are struggling, plus a national nonprofit based in Lexington seeks help to provide disaster relief.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. You'll hear about Rivian trying to force arbitration with a former employee who's sued over allegations of sexual harassment. Plus, a former radio and TV program at Lincoln College finds a new life.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. You'll hear about the latest homebuying trends in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, cutting through the noise on the SAFE-T Act as the Jan. 1 implementation date approaches.

On today's episode, environmental advocates push for passage of the Restoring America's Wildlife Act, the West Bloomington Revitalization Project overcomes several years of hardship and uncertainty, plus a scrap metal sculptor from Lexington explains his work and why he does it.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. You'll hear a checkup on the Bloomington-Normal homebuilding market. Plus, an interview with ISU's business college dean about how deep the recession will go.