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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.

On today's episode, an Illinois State University economist analyzes the job picture and talk of a pending recession, the town of Normal projects a 20% budget increase, plus ISU researchers share how a new tracking device could reduce workplace injuries but also pose ethical concerns.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. You'll hear about the Town of Normal's budget forecast for next year -- and where increased spending will go. Plus, an ISU researcher looking into workplace safety.

On today's episode, a man from Normal explains how he learned that he was a victim of fertility fraud.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. You'll hear about a judge's ruling in an election case involving the Town of Normal. Plus, a new Bloomington resident wants to learn how to drive in the snow and ice.

Interest rates are up significantly, and as homebuilders look at the approaching spring construction season, they will be faced with choices on how to finance construction and how long they think they'll have to wait before they can sell a new housing unit.Normal City Manager Pam Reece says the rate increases have slowed the construction market. But in this interview with Charlie Schlenker, Reece says the hikes have not stopped construction plans. Listen to the full interview above.