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On today's episode, a 104-year-old fruitcake finds a permanent home in Bloomington, Christmas tree farmers count on tradition to keep customers coming back, Datebook features two new poetry collections by Bloomington-Normal artists, plus a special holiday edition of My Playlist.

On today's episode, Illinois State's first dean of its new College of Engineering outlines his goals, District 87's superintendent discusses social emotional learning and an expected school board vacancy, plus Larry Carius provides a snapshot of the Bloomington-Normal restaurant scene.

On today's episode, Bloomington-Normal could benefit from state economic development police changes, economic developers roll out a new workforce marketing campaign, plus the Illinois Department of Agriculture outlines goals for the second term of the Pritzker administration.

On today's episode, U.S. Rep Darin LaHood discusses the federal budget, debt ceiling, policing and GOP politics; plus a developer outlines a proposal for mixed-use housing in west Normal.

On today's episode, attorney Tom DeVore calls out "suspect" fundraising by Rep. Dan Caulkins in his assault weapons ban lawsuit, a longtime McLean County labor and Democratic Party leader John Penn retires, plus the latest edition of Sound Heath focusing on earbuds' link to hearing loss.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. You'll hear about District 87 expanding its social-emotional learning curriculum to younger students. Plus, an interview with Larry Carius from the Bloomington-Normal Restaurant Scene.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. You'll hear about what's next for hiring in ISU's new College of Engineering, now the dean is in place. Plus, an interview with Illinois agriculture director Jerry Costello.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. You'll hear about changes at the Sugar Grove Nature Center in Funks Grove. Plus, a look at the marketing campaign to attract workers to Bloomington-Normal

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. You'll hear about efforts to bring a grocery store to the Uptown Normal area. Plus, an interview with the administrator of the government-owned McLean County Nursing Home.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. You'll hear about an electoral board weighing in on the race for Unit 5's school board. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece about the town's plans for 2023.