The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. You'll hear about how Illinois sheriffs are reacting to the new ban on assault-style weapons. Plus, unpacking the context behind State Farm's IT outsourcing moves.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. You'll hear about the Unit 5 referendum returning to the ballot April 4. Plus, an interview with musician Edward David Anderson about his new concert series at Destihl Brewery in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. You'll hear about the upcoming launch of microtransit in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, how cell phone location data is leading to new insight into who's working where in Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. You'll hear from newly appointed state senator Tom Bennett. Plus, a recap of inauguration day in Springfield.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. You'll hear about the expansion of a giant warehouse space in north Normal. Plus, an interview with the new president of the revived McLean County India Association.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. You'll hear about a legal memo about Normal Town Council member Stan Nord's recent email to city staff. Plus, Lauren Warnecke previews a new production at the Community Players Theatre.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. You'll hear about millions in federal earmarks coming back to McLean County communities. Plus, executives at OSF HealthCare talk about a new remote monitoring program for RSV patients.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. You'll hear about an electoral board weighing in on the race for Unit 5's school board. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece about the town's plans for 2023.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. You'll hear about efforts to bring a grocery store to the Uptown Normal area. Plus, an interview with the administrator of the government-owned McLean County Nursing Home.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. You'll hear about how the "tripledemic" is impacting Bloomington-Normal's hospitals. And you'll learn about a 104-year-old fruitcake that just found a new home in Bloomington.