It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 30, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about election authorities in McLean County mailing out tens of thousands of vote-by-mail applications to registered voters. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham speaks with a pediatrician from OSF HealthCare in Bloomington about how parents can prepare their kids for the major changes they will see in school this fall.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 29, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington-Normal parents feeling very uncertain as they are faced with either having to send their kids back to school or keep them home this fall. Plus, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on the statues that have become problematic in America.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 28, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. Plus, Republican State Senator Jason Barickman says he would like to see more ethics reforms in wake of Mike Madigan's bribery investigation, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 27, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about how Illinois State University surpassed the target for its biggest fundraising campaign ever by $30 million. Plus, a new report from Fitch Ratings projects that State Farm won't be the only company atop of the auto insurance business, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 24, 20​20.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 23, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about a COVID-19 outbreak happening at Normal Fire Department. Plus, the Unit 5 teachers union is calling on the district to revise the recently released pandemic reopening plan for this fall.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 22, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about two new affordable housing developments coming to McLean County. Plus, WCBU's Dana Vollmer speaks with Unit 5's new Superintendent about parents having the choice for their children to go back to school in person or continue remote learning for the fall semester.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 21, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is an update on a recent shooting from this past Sunday in Peoria. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports on District 87's back-to-school plan for this fall.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 20, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about the changes made to an annual back-to-school party for thousands of children in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham features a unique farm that is near Heyworth.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 17, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about Illinois Wesleyan University discontinuing three academic programs. Plus, the Community Health Care Clinic in Normal announced its plans for an eighteen month review as part of the Pursuing Equity Initiative, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports.