The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a new legal opinion on the dispute involving McLean County government's financial and accounting practices. And you'll hear an update on the State Board of Education's emergency rules for restraining or secluding students.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about how police in Bloomington-Normal are combating recent online content depicting children being sexually abused. And WGLT's Charlie Schlenker speaks with Mayor Cris Koos about the recently approved property tax levy.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the owners of Eastland Mall looking to lower their property tax bill. And WGLT's Eric Stock looks back at the life of longtime Bloomington radio broadcaster Ken Behrens.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Rivian investor Cox Automotive's motivations for partnering with the EV startup. And WGLT's Eric Stock reports on the future of busing in Unit 5 school district.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about wins and losses in Downtown Bloomington. And WGLT's Eric Stock reports on the age-old tradition of the Thanksgiving table political argument.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about candidate filing season starting for the 2020 elections. And WGLT student reporter Jolie Sherman visits a Gamma Phi Circus practice ahead of their big show at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington possibly granting a gaming license for a planned pizzeria. And WGLT's Charlie Schlenker speaks with State Senator Jason Barickman about approved ethics reforms.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about concerns with the USDA's trade aid program for farmers. And WGLT's Jon Music previews the weekend music scene.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the ongoing investigation into the death of eight year old Rica Rountree. And the Bloomington Public Library gets set for a scaled-down expansion.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a McLean County Board Candidate being a convicted felon. And WGLT's Charlie Schlenker speaks with members of the People Against Caging Children campaign.