The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about a technology and logistics company that's planning to open a Bloomington location ... and add jobs. Plus, you'll hear from an author and LGBTQ+ advocate who spoke to social studies teachers at Illinois State University.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Our Leadoff story is a look into the statistics behind this years flu season. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports on why Illinois has struggled to find enough early intervention specialists.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Our Leadoff story is update on a project to build an underpass at Uptown Station. Plus, WGLT's Cindy Hernandez speaks with a Bloomington woman who is fighting breast cancer as she prepares for a runway show in Manhattan.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the McLean County government laying groundwork on cannabis policy. Also, every Oscars nominee for Best Director is male once again, we take a look at female representation at the Academy Awards.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Our Leadoff story is a remembrance of former McLean County state's attorney and retired judge Ron Dozier. Plus, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker speaks with Mayor Chris Koos about Illinois State University's Uptown art gallery signing a new five-year lease.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the Normal Town Council's discussion about a new lease for University Galleries in Uptown. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports on a new trend of municipalities getting into podcast ... and whether it makes a difference.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Standards-Based Grading also being introduced in high schools outside of Unit 5. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock speaks with author and sports historian Jack Silverstein about the first black lineman to play in the NFL.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Gov. JB Pritzker visiting ISU to announce the release of $52 million in funds for the Fine Arts Complex renovation. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock talks to a sheriff's deputy about a new program to help those with addiction issues.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Central Illinois lawmakers reacting to Governor J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address. Plus, WGLT's Jon Norton speaks with bluesman Brandon Santini about his award winning new album.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about fourteen students from Normal West getting to meet and learn from Democratic presidential candidates. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham speaks with Doctor Rosenna Bakari on the key to great parenting.