The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 2 , 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Normal Town Council's decision to change Mitsubishi Motorway's name to Rivian Motorway. Plus, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin talks about his support for legislation to make it easier for prison inmates to take college courses.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 1, 2019. Our Leadoff story is U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's reaction to two major Supreme Court rulings on gerrymandering and the Census. Plus, WGLT Correspondent Breanna Grow reports on the latest efforts to encourage solar-powered homes in Bloomington-Normal.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 28, 2019. Our Leadoff story is state Sen. Bill Brady's reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering, and what it means for Illinois "fair maps" efforts. Plus, WGLT Correspondent Joe Deacon talks to esports gamer DrLupo during his visit to State Farm corporate headquarters.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 27, 2019. Our Leadoff story is a checkin on the Bloomington-Normal housing market. Plus, WGLT's Mary Cullen visits Mother Murphy's in Uptown Normal to discuss marijuana legalization.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Our Leadoff story features central Illinois reaction to recreational marijuana being signed into law. Plus, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner discusses the unusual political coalition that's lobbying for changes at Connect Transit.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington City Council approving a wait-and-see resolution on changes at Connect Transit. Plus, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joins NPR's All Things Considered to discuss the president's threats of immigration raids.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 24, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Bloomington City Council potentially putting up more money to stop some of the controversial changes at Connect Transit. Plus, the new chair of the Juvenile Justice Council talks about their new gun violence working group.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 21, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about local police and prosecutors deciding not to participate in an episode of "Dateline" about the Kirk Zimmerman case. Plus, GLT's Jon Norton previews Make Music Normal and other music events this weekend.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 20, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about sluggish wage growth in McLean County and what it says about the local economy. Plus, GLT's Eric Stock has an update on the new McLean County veterans court.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Our Leadoff story is a McLean County farmer who says other producers should consider planting hemp to help cope with a wet spring. Plus, GLT's Charlie Schlenker talks with Ecology Action Center Executive Director Michael Brown about his next household hazardous waste collection event.