The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the demand for better treatment of minority-led student organizations at Illinois State University. And part two of WGLT's series on fines and fees.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Congressman Darin LaHood's take on the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Plus, the difficulties ahead for the Unit 5 School Board.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Normal Town Council member Chemberly Cummings' run for Illinois House. And WGLT's Eric Stock speaks with community planners from McLean County about racial and ethnic disparities.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about how gun violence is keeping local police departments busy. And WGLT arts correspondent Laura Kennedy previews a new exhibition at Heartland Community College.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about changes to the state's Child Care Assistance Program. Plus, you'll hear from an Illinois State University genetics professor who's working on a new crop for farmers that will help the environment.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Congressman Rodney Davis and his Democratic challenger's views on the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Plus, the birthplace of famed sculptor Lorado Taft continues to cherish his art.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about what parents need to consider before letting their child join a travel sports team. Plus, medical professionals continue to learn about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the fight against rent control in Illinois. And the latest on the mystery of a hat that could have belonged to Abraham Lincoln.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about District 87 and Unit 5 looking to team up for a new co-op high school lacrosse team. And WGLT's Jon Norton talks to the director of "That's What She Said," a show that's coming to Bloomington's Castle Theatre on Friday.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Rodney Davis reacting to the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. And WGLT's Enrollment Exodus series continues with best practices for retaining students already on campus.