The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about how downstate communities can work better together to attract businesses. Plus, GLT's Eric Stock chats with Illinois State alum and St. Louis Cardinals player Paul DeJong.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 17, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a new mental health outpatient services program for youth coming to McLean County. Plus, another installment of GLT's More Of That, Please series, featuring YMCA staffer Sarah Tunall.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 14, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, reacting to President Trump's comments about accepting campaign help from a foreign government. Plus, an exit interview with longtime Pantagraph courts reporter Edith Brady-Lunny.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 13, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the public's first opportunity to provide feedback on Bloomington's search for a new police chief. Plus, GLT's Eric Stock talks to the Miller Park Zoo director about how they navigated the death of a flamingo.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner rejecting calls for Connect Transit's budget to be rejected. Plus, GLT's Charlie Schlenker talks to U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, about the Russia investigation.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Bloomington City Council member Jeff Crabill calling for Connect Transit's budget to be rejected, in hopes of preventing service cuts and fare increases. Plus, GLT's Mary Cullen reports on how marijuana legalization will affect local police dogs.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 10, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about state Rep. Keith Sommer's reaction to the spring legislative session in Springfield. Plus, another installment of "More of That, Please," featuring Illinois JusticeCorps advocate Tameka Newman.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 7, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about U.S. rep. Rodney Davis' opposition to tariffs on Mexico. Plus, you'll meet some of the performers at Saturday's GLT Summer Concert presented by CEFCU.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 6, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about how an increase in funding for the arts could help Bloomington arts organizations. Plus, you'll hear why things are looking up in Downtown Bloomington.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Our Leadoff story is Normal Mayor Chris Koos' reaction to the state's new $45 billion capital bill and the legalization of marijuana. Plus, a preview of GLT's story about Steak n Shake's uncertain future.