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On today's episode, Eric Stock recaps the firing of ISU men's basketball coach Dan Muller and why he's staying with the team through the end of the season. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health features a Bloomington pediatrician talking about COVID vaccines for the youngest children. And Ariele Jones talks to some love experts for Valentine's Day.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, February 15. Illinois State University men's basketball coach Dan Muller weighs-in on his recent dismissal. Plus, police are seeking the public's help in finding a missing infant and some Central Illinois lawmakers are looking for answers surrounding a transfer of people out of the Pontiac prison in Livingston County. And the executive director of the McLean County Regional Planning Commission details a plan to bring down traffic deaths by 2030.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the medical director of Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a preview of the Easterseals Community Rally happening this spring. And the music of Bloomington-Normal's Unemployed Architects.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, February 23. Normal’s Chief of Police talks about the de-escalation tactics officers used when dealing with a standoff situation Monday evening. Plus, a preview of two speakers who will be at Normal Public Library to talk about bipartisan support to designate the first city in the U.S. that was founded by a Black man as a National Park site.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, February 25. Sarah Nardi talks to Marina Teplova, a Ukranian doctoral student at Illinois State University, about the Russian attacks yesterday. Plus, Scott Wilson speaks with Eric Stock about how the unrest in Ukraine affects energy and crop markets worldwide.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an Illinois State University grad student from Ukraine who is watching events unfold back home. Plus, two ISU communication professors show you ways to boost your immunity against misinformation related to the Ukraine invasion. And an interview with Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Feb. 28. You'll hear from Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe about challenges facing production at the plant in Normal. Plus, ahead of her speaking engagement at 3:30 today, Boston College sociology professor Zine Magubane talks to WGLT student reporter Jordan Mead about the role of social class and race in American society. Plus, the Town of Normal may adopt the same license plate reading cameras that are set to be voted on by Bloomington's city council tonight.

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 Thursday, February 24. Illinois Wesleyan University president Georgia Nugent says she's taking a more cautious approach regarding when the school will lift mask mandates. Plus, Bloomington Police provide a small update into their search for a seven-month old baby who's been missing for weeks.

Today on Food Trek: Host Tory Dahlhoff pulls the old food truck out of the garage, air up the tires, swap out the fryer grease, fire up the grill, and hits the road with Chef Ryan Smith to cook and chat with the owners of Sous Chef, a small grocery in downtown Peoria where they have written their own recipe for connecting local farmers to the community.