The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the families impacted by the coronavirus outbreak at a Bloomington nursing home. Plus, another episode of the "Voices From the Pandemic" audio series.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 18, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the worsening outbreak of COVID-19 at a Bloomington nursing home. Plus, WGLT's Eric reports on antibody testing and what the early results show.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 15, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the proposed Heart of Illinois regional reopening plan. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on Bloomington's Grossinger Motors Arena preparing events for when it's safe for people to gather again.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 14, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington's drive-through COVID-19 testing site staying open another week. Plus, the first installment of a new audio series called "Voices From The Pandemic".

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus testing site in Bloomington. And WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on the reopening of a drive-in movie theater in Central Illinois.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. And WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on people now being able to legally purchase recreational cannabis in Normal.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 11, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus as six more confirmed cases were reported yesterday. And with the possibility that more parents will being going back to work in the coming months, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on what they will have to do with their kids.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 8, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about how social norms are changing during the pandemic. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on the difficult time that young people with housing insecurity or family issues are dealing with as their risk of COVID-19 increased.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 7, 2020. Our Leadoff story is McLean County business and government leaders reaction to Governor J. B. Pritzker's plan to reopen Illinois. Plus, a look at the economic effect the pandemic has had on artists and performers. Stick around for Dan Hubbard's "Life is Sweet" at the end of today's podcast!

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. Plus, WGLT's Jon Norton speaks with the President of Jay Goldberg Events and Promotions about helping live music venues and and touring artists.