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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. You'll hear about millions in federal earmarks coming back to McLean County communities. Plus, executives at OSF HealthCare talk about a new remote monitoring program for RSV patients.

On today's episode, the U.S. Attorney for central Illinois details the Biden administration's environmental justice initiative, ISU scholar Lea Cline discusses her new book on Roman art and images, plus the McLean County India Association reemerges from COVID dormancy.

On today's episode, Tom Bennett is appointed to the Illinois Senate in a district that includes McLean County, the Normal Police Department hires a new police dog that helps with community engagement, plus the 'word police' offer their annual list of banished words and phrases.

On today's episode, a major expansion at a industrial warehouse in Normal, a look at several new laws that have taken effect in Illinois, a concert in Normal to support ocean cleanup, plus a preview of Community Players Theater's "Sweat."

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. You'll hear about the expansion of a giant warehouse space in north Normal. Plus, an interview with the new president of the revived McLean County India Association.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. You'll hear from newly appointed state senator Tom Bennett. Plus, a recap of inauguration day in Springfield.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. You'll hear about a legal memo about Normal Town Council member Stan Nord's recent email to city staff. Plus, Lauren Warnecke previews a new production at the Community Players Theatre.

On today's episode, some Rivian employees explore unionizing amid safety concerns at the plant in Normal, a Tazewell County group recruits conservative school board candidates, plus Jesse White prepares to retire after a record-setting tenure as Illinois’ first Black secretary of state.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. You'll hear the latest on a winter storm watch impacting much of central Illinois heading into the holiday weekend. Plus, tips for entertaining your out-of-town visitors during the holidays — especially if you're new to town yourself.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. You'll hear an exit interview with U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, whose final term ends in January. Plus, a new group looks to mobilize candidacies for school boards in Tazewell County.