The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis and Darin LaHood voting against the articles of impeachment. And WGLT's Ryan Denham reports on the unique challenges facing caregivers around the holidays.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about local governments, schools, and businesses preparing for when disaster strikes, with help from a familiar face. And Kathleen Lorenz talks about her vote on the property tax levy and being a swing vote on the Normal Town Council.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington City Council deciding to allow cannabis dispensaries, but not on-site cannabis cafes. And student reporter Jolie Sherman reports on the new Youth and Government group at NCHS.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about District 87's concerns with new State Board of Education rules on seclusion and restraining students. And Mary Cullen and Jon Norton investigate the shortage of women on stage in the local music scene.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Illinois State University and Connect Transit finally reaching an agreement on universal access for students, faculty, and staff. And we mark $5 Friday with an in-depth interview with WGLT's furriest die-hard listener.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 12 , 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Unit 5 facing backlash over the rollout of a new grading system in the high schools. And reporter Dana Vollmer visits a cannabis cultivation facility in central Illinois as it gets ready for Jan. 1.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Illinois Farm Bureau reacting to the USMCA trade deal nearing the finish line. And you'll hear the inspiring story of the Caterpillar Foundation head who just wrote a new book about her life.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington City Council gearing up for its big vote on cannabis sales. And you'll hear about the city raising its hand to be part of a new national initiative focused on healthy housing.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington City Council revisiting a west side restaurant's plans for a beer garden. And you'll hear about a Bloomington radio station that's aimed at black listeners.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Connect Transit and ISU being unable to reach a deal on Universal Access for students, faculty, and staff. And you'll hear about a Bloomington elementary school that's using a bit of Harry Potter to build community.