The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. You'll hear about how Bloomington wants to significantly boost the city's spending on roadwork next year. Plus, a look at back at the 1978 Normal firefighters strike. And it's the debut of our new Guest Co-Host feature, with students from Bent Elementary and Prairieland Elementary schools.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. You'll hear about the housing shortage in Bloomington-Normal, and where progress is being made. Plus, what Illinoisans need to know about the flap over gas stoves.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. You'll hear about a judge's ruling in an election case involving the Town of Normal. Plus, a new Bloomington resident wants to learn how to drive in the snow and ice.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. You'll hear about the Town of Normal's budget forecast for next year -- and where increased spending will go. Plus, an ISU researcher looking into workplace safety.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. You'll hear a checkup on the Bloomington-Normal homebuilding market. Plus, an interview with ISU's business college dean about how deep the recession will go.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. You'll hear about a new approach to wind and solar farm installations in Illinois. Plus, a preview of a new show at Heartland Theatre.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. You'll hear about an unsolved Bloomington homicide, for which police are trying to generate new leads. Plus, you'll learn about a Bloomington-Normal nonprofit that focuses on healthy body image and recovery from disordered eating.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. You'll hear about the attack on the Planned Parenthood clinic in Peoria. Plus, an interview with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. You'll hear about how the unexpected discovery of a lost ring-tailed lemur in Bloomington is shining a light on the illegal trafficking of exotic animals. Plus, an interview with State Sen. Sally Turner, a Republican who represents parts of McLean County.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. You'll hear about the Normal mayor conditionally endorsing a fare-free plan for Connect Transit buses. Plus, an interview with Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal.