It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 13, 2020. Our Leadoff story is a roundup about how the coronavirus is impacting State Farm, Illinois State University, and other parts of daily life in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, hear about Bloomington's new Community Preservation Plan.
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