The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 1, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about minimum wage increasing today in Illinois. And Illinois State University's draft reopening plan has many students and employees arguing that it doesn't do enough to protect campus or the community, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 30, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about Central Illinois funeral homes rescheduling memorial services. Plus, hear from Normal Community High School English Teacher Christopher Belt in the WGLT series "Living Black in Bloomington-Normal".

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 29, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about Rivian submitting plans to the Town of Normal for two building additions. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock speaks with an economist from Illinois Wesleyan University about when to phase out the extra payments for unemployment.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 26, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about how people are feeling about the coronavirus as Illinois moves to phase 4 of reopening. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports that several Bloomington City Council members want to move forward with defunding the police.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 25, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about the plans for a new sports complex coming to Normal. And with school reopening's being announced for the fall, one challenge ahead is how they will get kids to wear masks all day during class.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 24, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about whether Congress will extend COVID-19 jobless benefits as businesses reopen. Plus, records show that the Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center have struggled to provide quality care and adequate staffing, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 23, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about a Bloomington city council member criticizing Black Lives Matter of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports on the Ecology Action Center's plans for bringing a permanent collection site for hazardous waste to the county.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 22, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about the platform of policy demands announced by the Black Lives Matter BloNo group. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock speaks with a Supreme Court scholar at Illinois State University about the recent ruling to uphold LGBTQ and immigrant rights.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 19, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about the McLean County Fair Board cancelling this years fair due to the pandemic. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports on the legal liability that comes with businesses and schools reopening.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 18, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about the McLean County Museum of History replacing their roof after excessive leaking caused interior damage. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham speaks with Normal Police detective Kendra DeRosa about bringing change to police unions.