The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois joining other Democrats in calling for an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. And a Top 10 finalist for Teacher of the Year speaks about being nominated.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the possibility of employees at Rivian unionizing. Plus, the Enrollment Exodus series continues with international students from China playing a crucial role in funding for the University of Illinois.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about climate change rallies happening around the country. Plus, WGLT's Tiffani Jackson speaks with a healthcare professional on the impact of the one-day nurses strike.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Amazon's order of 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian. And WGLT's Mary Cullen talks to the keynote speaker at Friday's ISU LGBTQA Cultural Dinner.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about McLean County Board member Carlo Robustelli announcing he won't be seeking another term. Plus, ISU's family nurse practitioner program gears up for a $2.8 million grant to help patients in rural and underserved areas.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington looking into expanding their parking downtown. Plus, ISU President Larry Dietz follows up on his annual State of the University speech.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Illinois Wesleyan University having a smaller incoming freshman class this fall. Plus, the 1860 presidential election could help predict what happens in 2020.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about adding red flag laws after the recent mass shootings in Ohio and Texas. Plus, the vow to ban flavored e-cigarettes may lead to the Illinois Legislature taking preventive action.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about McLean County's response to the vaping issue. Plus, Normal West high school celebrates 25 years.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Heartland Community College assessing ways to maintain financial sustainability. Plus, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois works to combat national drops in participation.