The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a second guilty plea in a 2017 murder that happened near the Sugar Grove Nature Center. Plus, Illinois State University's new sustainability chief talks about the multifamily recycling ordinance and more.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 29, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason assessing his first year on the job. Plus, Illinois State University child welfare expert Doris Houston unpacks reform efforts at Illinois DCFS.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 26, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about how the state of Illinois is looking to address problems at DCFS. Plus, Ryan Denham examines Normal's new multifamily recycling ordinance.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 25, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about more bad news for one of Bloomington-Normal's most famous business exports. Plus, WGLT's Ryan Denham talks to an Illinois Corn Growers Association expert about a new data initiative supported by NASA.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the City of Bloomington pursuing alternatives to demolition for the downtown State Farm building. Plus, Normal Theater manager Adam Fox joins the show to discuss the 1979 sci-fi film "Alien" ahead of this weekend's screenings.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington City Council rejecting a request for a liquor license at a new store near Miller Park. Plus, Dana Vollmer reports on central Illinois' newest U.S. citizens.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 22, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan talking health care and reacting to the president's racist rhetoric about four House members. Plus, WGLT's Willis Kern reports on a historic bike show in Bloomington.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 19, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about State Farm's plans to demolish its former Downtown Bloomington headquarters building. Plus, WGLT's Jon Norton previews this weekend's music scene.

Every week or so on WGLT's The Leadoff podcast, we'll bring you the story of an unsung community servant who's making Bloomington-Normal a better place. It's a feature we call More of That, Please . Subscribe to The Leadoff on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also suggest local people we should feature .

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 18, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Democratic congressional candidate Betsy Dirksen Londrigan's pledge not to take corporate PAC money in her race against incumbent Rep. Rodney Davis. Plus, WGLT's Mary Cullen brings you another installment of "More Of That, Please."