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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. You'll hear about District 87's new superintendent, Dave Mouser. Plus, a Chestnut Health Systems expert helps you navigate COVID vaccine etiquette at family holiday parties.

It can be lonely over the holidays for international students stuck in the U.S. because of money, travel times, or pandemic restrictions. Hear how they're coping and the help they get. Plus, a new Philly Steak place has opened and a fried chicken option is coming to the Bloomington Normal Restaurant Scene. Supply chain disruptions have already slowed down Rivian's start of production. Could it get worse? E-V journalist Steve Levine talks about why America needs to build out its battery-metals processing capability. And the Musical 'Rent' defined a generation that came up in the 1990s. Now, that classic retelling of La Boheme is on a farewell tour stopping in Bloomington.

On today's episode, District 87's school board president explains their new choice for superintendent. Plus, you'll hear from state Sen. Jason Barickman. And Eric Stock talks to the national champion Heartland Community College women's soccer team.

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.

On today's episode, you'll hear from McLean County officials about what's on their wish list now that the infrastructure bill has passed. Plus, an advocate from the Electrification Coalition talks about the package's impact on her industry. You'll also hear from a librarian about a loosely coordinated national effort to challenge books. And the president of the Mid-Illinois Realtors Association has an update on the Bloomington-Normal housing market.

For the first time in a long time, two people are running for McLean County circuit judge at the same time. They'll even face off in the primary. We'll talk about why that's happening and the strengths and weaknesses of the two candidates Judge Amy McFarland and State's Attorney Don Knapp. A central Illinois woman specified she did not want life sustaining care withdrawn but the person who held her power of attorney was trying to do just that. Incoming McLean County Public Guardian Robert Porter tells you about that work. And Community Players bring the holiday feel good tale of cheer and finding yourself to the stage. Get ready for the classic journey of Buddy, a young orphan transported to the North Pole and raised as an elf going back to New York.

Shop early for Christmas is what retailers always hope for. This year they really mean it. Bloomington Normal businesses say those supply chain problems mean shoppers should get what they want fast or there might be fewer packages under the tree. Stagnant vaccination rates might mean the world will see no end to COVID. The Chief Operating Officer of OSF Healthcare muses about how endemic coronavirus may affect medicine and society. And a lot of people take personal redemption and salvation as an article of faith, but it's a bigger and more challenging question to consider the redemption of a nation for the ongoing ills of racism. An ISU professor and speaker weighs in.

Hear how much the marketplace thinks Rivian is worth right now. It's changing a bit as the company runs up to its initial public offering.Eviction cases filed last month were double the pre-pandemic rate in McLean County, as the pace picks up. A central Illinois scholar says food supply chain issues exposed by the pandemic suggests a need to diversity crop choices. Ashlihan Spaulding studies agribusiness and food system management. And is there any such thing as a bad pork chop sandwich? Find out the finalists in the high school pork and pigskin championship.

On today's episode, Eric Stock reports on how Bloomington library leaders got to the magic number to win city council approval for expansion. Plus, an interview with Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe on the federal infrastructure bill. Plus, Ariele Jones previews The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on the Rivian IPO, including analysis from an Illinois State University finance professor. Plus, Sarah Nardi reports on how local parents are making decisions on COVID vaccinations. And Jon Norton previews Thomas Ian Nicholas' upcoming show in Bloomington.