The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the McLean County Republican Party chair's comments about the safety of vaccines. Plus, we'll preview an event at the McLean County Museum of History that highlights the contributions of toy and game inventors.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 9, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about a shortage of hand sanitizer as the coronavirus spreads across the U.S. Plus, two Democratic women from Bloomington-Normal talk about Sen. Elizabeth Warren's exit from the presidential race.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 6, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the Democratic primary for the 13th Congressional District. Plus, WGLT's Jon Norton gives a look ahead at what is happening in the local music scene over the next few weeks. Stick around for "She Was a Doorman" by Ana Popovic at the end of today's episode!

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 5, 2020. Our Leadoff story is a look at one of the contested primary races for McLean County Board in the March 17th primary. Plus, WGLT's Cindy Hernandez reports on a new mobile museum for all children.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about police in McLean County urging the state not to end cash bail. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham speaks with Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy about the current sick leave buyback program.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about voters deciding March 17 whether to fund school improvement projects in two McLean County districts. Plus, a Bloomington family shares its cancer story to support a Democratic presidential candidate.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 2, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about law enforcement agencies having to adjust their budgets to cover officer training. Plus, WGLT's Breanna Grow reports on the challenges to HIV care.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Our Leadoff story is an update on the former State Farm building in downtown Bloomington. And WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on the viral "Big Lebowski" promotion at Green Top Grocery.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the head of the Illinois Farm Bureau believing the China trade agreement is good for the country. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on the year-end traffic numbers from the Central Illinois Regional Airport.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the race for the Democratic nomination in the 13th Congressional District. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham speaks with Mayor Tari Renner about next years budget plans in the city of Bloomington.