The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about State Farm being a top patent producing company in Illinois. Plus, an interview with an African American leader in mentorship.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about examples from other cities that could inspire efforts to save Bloomington's State Farm building. Plus, hear from a Bloomington-Normal dog trainer who is helping farmers in Uganda protect their property.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a panel discussion about equal panel hosted at Illinois State University. Plus, hear from a community sex educator and registered nurse about how to talk about consensual touch with your children.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Normal Mayor Chris Koos calling on the Trump administration to reverse plans to cut food assistance for the poor. Plus, hear from the new president and CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood and Rodney Davis both pushing reauthorization of the highway bill during a stop in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, hear about emergency aid requests from Illinois State University students who've been abandoned after coming out to their families.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington City Council's discussions about video gambling and legalized marijuana. Plus, an interview with the director of the Community Health Care Clinic in Normal.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about an Illinois Wesleyan University professor's work interviewing migrant children on the border. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington barber who's part of new literacy program at the West Bloomington Revitalization Project.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about what residents want to see develop in a vacant stretch of land north of downtown Bloomington. Plus, an interview with a Central Illinois hog producer who's worried about the African Swine Fever in China.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a parent's concerns with Unit 5's handling of the allegations against first-grade teacher Jonathan Hovey. Plus, a preview of the Bruegala charity beer, wine, and musical festival that begins Friday in Normal.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about three new restaurants coming to Bloomington. Plus, Mayor Tari Renner has an update on efforts to save the State Farm in downtown Bloomington.