The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. You'll hear about a new housing development proposed for north Normal. Plus, interviews with a Pontiac prison officer and a union official about security concerns about the facility.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for December 7, 2022. You'll hear about Republican candidates expressing interest in replacing Jason Barickman in the Illinois Senate, and now Eureka College built men's and women's wrestling programs from scratch.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, December 6, 2022. You'll hear from two McLean County Board officials on the board's new power-sharing agreement. Plus, state Sen. Jason Barickkman's explains his decision to retire from politics, weeks after winning a new term.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. You'll hear the latest in the civil and criminal cases involving Reditus Labs, the COVID-19 testing giant. Plus, an interview with a founder of the Bloomington Revivalists group.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. You'll hear about efforts to bring the IHSA state football title games back to ISU's Hancock Stadium. Plus, you'll learn about two health agencies in McLean County that are working on ways to address gaps in mental health care.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. You'll hear about Dan Brady joining the transition team of the Democrat who defeated him in the race for Secretary of State. Plus, McLean County prosecutors and defense attorneys talk about implementation of the SAFE-T Act's end of cash bail.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. You'll hear about Bloomington's city manager saying the heating and cooling units at Grossinger Motors Arena should have lasted four to nine years longer than they have. Plus, a deeper look at how bond court will change in McLean County come Jan. 1.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. You'll hear about the latest homebuying trends in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, cutting through the noise on the SAFE-T Act as the Jan. 1 implementation date approaches.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. You'll hear what Bloomington's mayor thinks Unit 5 should do next, following the rejection of the referendum. Plus, a look at what issues Bloomington-Normal's newest residents are interested in ... and how they can get involved.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. You'll hear about ISU alum and former UN Ambassador Donald McHenry's visit to Normal. Plus, the students at Washington Elementary School in Bloomington share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.