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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.

On today's episode, you'll learn about an effort to get more high school students interested in STEM careers, particularly cybersecurity. Plus, an interview with Bloomington City Council member Jeff Crabill about flood assistance efforts. And an encore interview with ISU Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz about democratic backsliding around the world.

Mayor Tari Renner said Tuesday the Bloomington Police Department’s new policy on working with immigration officials is a good first step, but that he…

Parking lots in the northeast part of Downtown Bloomington purchased by the city may not remain as parking lots for long. "The Frontier lots are critical…

The Bloomington City Council has created a downtown section for its Community Development Department.The council passed the change 5 to 2 on Monday night.…

A video circulating on Facebook prompted some fears of a nationwide power outage.

Qandeel Baloch, seen as a feminist voice in conservative Pakistan, was murdered by her brother in 2016 in an apparent "honor killing."

A Twin Cities native is the runner-up in the World Series of Poker, which wrapped up play early this morning in Las Vegas. 27-year old Gordon Vayo, a…