The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the latest efforts to protect the old State Farm Headquarters. Plus, a look at The Union of Concerned Scientists new report on climate change.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about new leadership at Unit 5. Plus, a discussion about childhood trauma before tomorrow's Women to Women Giving Circle Fall forum.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington's city council considering creating a task force to figure out how to handle recreational marijuana. Plus, pop culture writer Kate Browne talks about different ways to reach a marathon goal.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about how McLean County's smallest producers are faring in the USDA's trade relief program. Plus, a new installment of "More Of That, Please" visits a west Bloomington nonprofit that helps people manage their money.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the future of Uptown Normal, after Trail East. Plus, WGLT continues its four-part series on how the USDA's trade relief payments are impacting central Illinois.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Midwest Food Bank sending truckloads of disaster relief food boxes to residents affected by Hurricane Dorian. Plus, a look at the ongoing trade war with China that continues to affect the agricultural economy.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about state Rep. Dan Brady's role on the state's new Property Tax Relief Task Force. Plus, WGLT begins a four-part series on how the USDA's trade relief payments are impacting central Illinois.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Unit 5 school board members' concerns about their bus company's communication with parents. Plus, WGLT Music Director Jon Norton previews weekend shows in Bloomington, Normal, and Peoria.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about new Bloomington Police Chief Dan Donath. Plus, a report on a new music video shot in Bloomington that authorities say has links to recent gun violence in the community.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about dozens of potential business owners that are interested in opening a marijuana dispensary in Bloomington. Plus, an interview with Illinois State University's new student government leaders.