The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 17, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. Plus, Bloomington-Normal police leaders say many of the reforms being proposed nationally after George Floyd's death have already happened in their departments.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 16, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about the charges that Christopher Harrison of Normal is facing after the killing of two men. And WGLT's Ryan Denham speaks with a member of the Prairie Pride Coalition about the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling with the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 15, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about all the big buildings in Bloomington-Normal that have sat idle during the pandemic. And listen to another installment of "Voices From The Pandemic".

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 12, 20​20. Our Leadoff story is about a recent fatal crash that shows highways are still not safe enough for those who make a living in road construction. Plus, hear from Bloomington City Council member Jenn Carrillo on her vision for "defund police".

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 11, 2020. Our Leadoff story is from the McLean County Health Department who is wanting protesters to take precaution against the coronavirus. Plus, WGLT's Darnysha Mitchell reports on how visually impaired people deal with the time of the pandemic.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about how McLean County is exceeding state and national averages in self-reporting to the census. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on the first day of testimony in the Christopher Harrison murder trial.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington-Normal NAACP joining hands with law enforcement in the wake of the George Floyd killing. Plus, parents have to shift their focus to handling their children who will be stuck at home this summer due to the pandemic, WGLT's Eric Stock reports.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 8, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Black Lives Matter BloNo trying to turn anger and grief over the death of George Floyd into change. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports on Illinois Wesleyan University's uneven record of racial equity.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 5, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about churches in McLean County preparing to reopen. Plus, hear from members of " Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America" about how they are spreading their message during the pandemic.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 4, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the details on how law enforcement controlled looters in Bloomington-Normal earlier this week. Plus, one ISU police officer who has been doing Ph.D. research says that better physical training could give officers more confidence, thus decreasing excessive force in the field.