The Leadoff

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 20, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Normal Mayor Chris Koos weighig in on a resident concern about those "Welcome Your Neighbor" signs. Plus, Mary Cullen talks to Coalescence Theatre Project about how their show will soon find a national audience.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 17, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a Bloomington-Normal small-business owner who's being impacted by Trump administration trade policy. Plus, a preview of great weekend music with GLT Music Director Jon Norton.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 16, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a new demolition review process in Bloomington to potentially avoid the loss of historic building. Plus, a preview of For A Better Tomorrow's annual Kite Fest on Sunday at ISU's Hancock Stadium.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about Tuesday night's GLT Community Conversation about the legalization of marijuana. Plus, go inside the expansive archives at State Farm's corporate headquarters .

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a troubling trend in public health in McLean County. Plus, our second installment of the More Of That, Please, about some super foster parents, Brenda and Mike Brady.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 13, 2019. Our Leadoff story is a preview of tonight's Bloomington City Council meeting (the first for four new council members). Plus, GLT's Charlie Schlenker digs into the details of the marijuana legalization bill with a key Republican negotiator, state Sen. Jason Barickman of Bloomington.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 10, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a training exercise to help stop a troubling trend in maternal mortality. Plus, GLT Music Director Jon Norton previews a Castle Theatre show that blends hip hop and bluegrass.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 9, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about a proposal to raise the federal tobacco-buying age to 21. Plus, state Sen. Jason Barickman shares concerns about the latest version of a plan to legalize recreational marijuana.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the changing dynamics on the Normal Town Council. Plus, a preview of a Sound Ideas story about an Illinois Wesleyan University alum who was just nominated for a Tony Award.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the verdict in the Kirk Zimmerman murder trial. Plus, a preview of a Sound Ideas story about a staffing shortage that's affecting rural fire departments across the U.S., including McLean County.