The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 13, 2023. You'll hear about District 87 needing a little legislative help to expand its early childhood education programs. Plus, a preview of the last "American Passion Play" in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 10, 2023. You'll hear about changes to the state's "cottage food operator" law could open up new doors for home chefs. Plus, a closer look at living conditions inside Phoenix Towers in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 9, 2023. You'll hear from Normal Mayor Chris Koos about the town's new budget and prospects for a second (or third) cannabis dispensary. Plus, an interview with an award-winning Normal Community High School teacher.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 8, 2023. You'll hear about lawmakers who want to change how insurance is regulated in Illinois. Plus, a Peoria nonprofit finds a new client in electric automaker Rivian.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 7, 2023. You'll hear about the latest on the investigation at Eastview Christian Church. Plus, a look at the Bloomington City Council race for Ward 4.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 6, 2023. You'll hear about how inflation and the hot housing market are impacting Habitat for Humanity of McLean County. Plus, why diverse hiring is important to the renewable energy industry.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 1, 2023. You'll hear about Rivian's production targets for 2023, and what they mean for Normal's plant. Plus, a closer look at an e-learning proposal from a group of Unit 5 school board candidates.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 2, 2023. You'll hear about an expanding Route 66 event that's coming to Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a closer look at the fallout of the situation at Eastview Christian Church in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 1, 2023. You'll hear about Rivian's production targets for 2023, and what they mean for Normal's plant. Plus, a closer look at an e-learning proposal from a group of Unit 5 school board candidates.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. You'll hear the latest on the unfolding situation at Eastview Christian Church in Normal. Plus, an interview with James Gaston from Jazz UpFront about his family's legacy of formidable Black business ownership in Bloomington.