The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about a new problem gun owners are facing since Governor J. B. Pritzker now requires everyone to wear a mask in public. And WGLT's Eric Stock reports that marriage counseling in Bloomington has been in higher demand as the pandemic continues on.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 4, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about advocacy groups wanting jail inmates to be allowed free video calls during COVID-19. And WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on elective procedures resuming this month in Bloomington-Normal and the certain conditions that will be followed.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 1, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about university leaders across the country facing a difficult decision on if they can safely reopen their campuses in the fall. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on why State Farm has had so much exposure during the pandemic.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 30, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington-Normal being able to test more people for the coronavirus. And with university's unsure at what the new school year will look like, WGLT's Darnysha Mitchell reports on the several possibilities that could occur. Support for this podcast comes from listeners like you! Contribute at WGLT.org

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the lawsuit against Governor J. B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order. Plus, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on how independent dairies in Illinois are trying to keep their businesses stable.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus as McLean County has four new confirmed cases reported. And WGLT's Eric Stock reports on how plans for high school sports have changed drastically for the fall.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 27, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Central Illinois Regional Airport being impacted by the pandemic in a big way. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on the increasing number of people that are seeking assistance for the first time due to the economic collapse.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 24, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Governor J.B. Pritzker extending the stay-at-home order to May 30th. And hear from local high school seniors on how the coronavirus affected them and their college plans this coming fall.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 23, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about McLean County not having any new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past two days. Also, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on the creative ways that local teachers are engaging with their students.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the recent decrease in confirmed COVID-19 cases in McLean County. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports how grocery store managers say they work to keep shelves stocked and employees safe.