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On today's episode, you'll hear about how the crisis in Ukraine is impacting a Bloomington-Normal Sister Cities program. Plus, a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on the arts scene.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, March 3. Former Illinois House Speaker and Democratic party boss Michael Madigan was indicted on racketeering charges on Wednesday. And the state's junior Democratic Senatory said she's pleased by the stance President Joe Biden took against Russia during his first state of the union address. Plus, State Farm sues electric vehicle company Tesla and Rivian faces a slew of canceled orders after announcing price increases this week.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Bloomington state Sen. Jason Barickman about his concerns with changes at Pontiac prison. Plus, WGLT's Psych Geeks get you ready for the release of "The Batman." And Lauren Warnecke takes you to an exhibition at Heartland Community College featuring Iranian artists.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason says the city is changing the way it's managing Grossinger Motors Arena going forward. Plus, Republican State Senator Jason Barickman tells WGLT's Charlie Schlenker he has problems with the way the state went about transferring some medium security inmates out of the Pontiac Correctional Center.

On today's episode, Unit 5 goes back to the voters a second time to try to pass a tax referendum, a report shows systemic nepotism in hiring in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus the agriculture industry explores autonomous farm machinery.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. You'll hear about how Illinois sheriffs are reacting to the new ban on assault-style weapons. Plus, unpacking the context behind State Farm's IT outsourcing moves.

On today's episode, State Farm outsources IT operations, McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane joins dozens of other Illinois sheriffs in defying the state's assault weapons ban, plus Destihl makes an exclusive beer for a weekend concert its hosting.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. You'll hear about the Normal mayor conditionally endorsing a fare-free plan for Connect Transit buses. Plus, an interview with Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. You'll hear about the upcoming launch of microtransit in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, how cell phone location data is leading to new insight into who's working where in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, Sharon Chung Bloomington is sworn in as the first Korean-American to serve in the Illinois legislature, one of Illinois' youngest legislators in history begins is also sworn in, Bloomington-Normal sees a rise in gun violence, plus economic developers use cell phone data to track work commutes.