The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Normal Town Council members discussing the Uptown underpass project. And WGLT's Eric Stock talks to county leaders about new mental health programs and how they're being funded.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about McLean County's top Republican preparing to fight off Democratic challenges ahead of the 2020 election. And WGLT's Ryan Denham speaks with the Ag In The Classroom's Teacher of the Year.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Georgia Nugent being selected as president of Illinois Wesleyan University. Also, WGLT's Laura Kennedy reports on the new Nomad Theatre Company, which has its first shows this weekend in downtown Bloomington.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington Planning Commission weighing on-site cannabis consumption and other issues related to the Jan. 1 legalization. Also, IPR's Peter Medlin reports on the rising cost of college in Illinois.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a progressive group that has been staging vigils in Bloomington for the past three years. And Emmy-award winning filmmaker Almudena Carracedo gets set to speak at Illinois Wesleyn University later this week.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Congressman Rodney Davis supporting a new bill for gun violence prevention. And WGLT's Darnysha Mitchell talks about a P-E program in schools that would benefit students with autism.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington not wanting to raise their property taxes. And the McLean County Disaster Council will be celebrating its 50th anniversary later this week.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about pedestrian safety along Veterans Parkway after another fatal incident. And WGLT's Mary Cullen talks to Town of Normal officials about updating their bike and pedestrian master plan.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Normal getting a $13 million federal grant for its long-planned Uptown underpass. Also, WGLT's Mary Cullen talks to Children's Home & Aid about its Adopt-a-Family program.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the continuing delays of the Trail East project in Uptown Normal. And hear from the lead vocalist of the pop-rock quintet, Sherwood Forest.