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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.

On today's episode, you'll hear part 2 of our series about unionization efforts at the electric automaker Rivian's plant in Normal. Plus, an interview with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. And we'll share some advice for entertaining out-of-town visitors who are coming to Bloomington-Normal during the holidays.

On today's episode, outgoing U.S. Rep Rodney Davis reflects on his 10 years in Washington, a labor scholar discusses a unionizing effort underway at Rivian, plus the next installment of WGLT's Welcome Home series.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. You'll hear about Bloomington-Normal road crews getting ready for the winter storm. Plus, a look at the human element of online shopping.

Today, Ryan Denham talks to some more Bloomington-Normal experts to build sample itineraries for older visitors, foodies, and those who love craft beer.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. You'll hear about how the "tripledemic" is impacting Bloomington-Normal's hospitals. And you'll learn about a 104-year-old fruitcake that just found a new home in Bloomington.