The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about McLean County educational institutions teaming up to produce more computer science professionals. And nearly a year after a fatal bus accident on Interstate 74, the Red Cross plans to honor those that were involved.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Normal Town Council members confronting their poor working relationship. And WGLT's Eric Stock speaks with Emmy-award winning journalist, Soledad O'Brien.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about enrollment challenges at Illinois' community colleges. And we preview Sunday's Local Author Fair in Bloomington.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the new Illinois School Report Cards for Bloomington-Normal schools. And WGLT's Eric Stock visits a new VA outpatient clinic in Bloomington.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the challenges that towns and cities in Illinois continue to face. And having a criminal record often makes it difficult to find housing.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about teachers feeling that their profession has an undeserved reputation. And some educators believe points-based grading shouldn't be used in the classroom.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington bringing zoning into their marijuana conversation. And WGLT's Eric Stock reports on significant redevelopment projects often needing government help.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Our Leadoff story is housing advocates gathering in Bloomington and learning how to team up more effectively. Plus, a new study looks at student voting trends at Illinois State University.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about what companies disclose about their own impact on climate change. Plus, another installment of "More Of That, Please," focusing on a Bloomington Public Works employee who's giving back while fighting for his life.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the plans for fixing roads throughout Bloomington-Normal. And more on a juvenile being charged for murder.