The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the current reforms happening at DCFS. Plus, a preview of Illinois State University's Homecoming week.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Illinois State University President Larry Dietz apologizing for inaccuracies in a campus wide email. And WGLT's Tiffani Jackson introduces you to Allen Chambers.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the 3rd annual McLean County Behavioral Health Community Forum. And WGLT's Eric Stock previews a Route 66 conference happening this weekend in Normal.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago making a rare public appearance in central Illinois. And learn the fascinating history of why we have two separate school districts in Bloomington-Normal.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the accusations towards Congressman Rodney Davis by a member of the Federal Election Commission. And adding diversity among the Bloomington Police Department has become a top priority.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a Democrat running for County Auditor. Plus, Illinois State University now offers gender-affirming communication services to those who identify as transgender.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a Bloomington restaurant facing resistance over adding a beer garden. And the Unit 5 school board continues to focus on improving student transportation.

Transgender and non-dominant gender people have had a difficult time finding community and support in Bloomington-Normal, according to Brittany Clinard of Trans Ascension , formerly B-N Trans. The support group is having their second Queerformative event of the year at Nightshop in Bloomington on Saturday.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Unit 5's financial future. And you'll hear from the support group having its second Queerformative event of the year at Nightshop in Bloomington.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a dispute over accounting practices in McLean County government. And part 3 of WGLT's series on fines and fees.