The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. You'll hear about Bloomington-Normal road crews getting ready for the winter storm. Plus, a look at the human element of online shopping.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. You'll hear an exit interview with U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, whose final term ends in January. Plus, a new group looks to mobilize candidacies for school boards in Tazewell County.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. You'll hear the latest on a winter storm watch impacting much of central Illinois heading into the holiday weekend. Plus, tips for entertaining your out-of-town visitors during the holidays — especially if you're new to town yourself.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. You'll hear about the chances for a white Christmas in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a look at workplace culture and safety inside the Rivian plant — and how that could impact prospects for unionizing.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. You'll hear from Bloomington's city manager about cuts to Connect Transit service. Plus, a visit to the almost-finished natural playground opening at Colene Hoose Elementary School in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. You'll hear from the new chair of the McLean County Republican Party. Plus, Congress is poised to vote on a new piece of conservation legislation that experts say would, if passed, mark the largest dedicated investment in wildlife conservation — ever.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. You'll hear about changes to charitable giving at State Farm and what it means for local nonprofits. Plus, an interview with new-ish Bloomington state Rep. Dan Caulkins.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. You'll hear about traffic trends at the Central Illinois Regional Airport. Plus, an interview with McLean County's newly elected sheriff, Matt Lane.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. You'll hear about state Rep. Keith Sommer's resignation and why it was timed as it was. Plus, you'll meet Bloomington wildlife rescue volunteer Chase Cavalera, aka the Local Tarzan.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. You'll hear more about what brought the IHSA state football finals back to Normal. Plus, Verneice Prince talks about her nonprofit, Cruisin' Outta Poverty Services, based in west Normal.