The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, aka Election Day. You'll hear about the real story behind high absenteeism numbers in District 87. Plus, a preview of "The Revolutionists" now on stage at Heartland Theatre Company.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. You'll hear about Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey's stop in Bloomington over the weekend, as the election nears. And students at Normal Community High School talk about their views on the Unit 5 referendum, also on the ballot this week.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. You'll hear about Sen. Dick Durbin's comments on the war in Ukraine, during a stop in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a look at partisan "zombie" newspapers like the McLean County Times.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. You'll hear about Democrats campaigning at ISU with less than a week to go before the election. Plus, WGLT courts reporter Edith Brady-Lunny talks about mental health in Illinois prisons.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. You'll hear an update on early voting in McLean County. Plus, the new Hispanic outreach coordinator at Western Avenue Community Center talks to WGLT correspondent Michele Steinbacher.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. You'll hear about Reditus Labs going out of business. Plus, a Mexican journalist who now lives in Bloomington is helping Spanish-speakers here learn about community events.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. You'll hear a warning to families with young children to stay extra vigilant this virus season. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman of Bloomington about revisiting cannabis tax policy.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. You'll hear about a sales tax proposal facing voters in Lexington, just north of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, marking 100 years of the Community Players Theatre in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. You'll hear about how local governments are using technology to serve their citizens. Plus, a preview of the race for Illinois secretary of state.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. You'll hear about Gov. JB Pritzker campaigning for Democratic congressional candidate Eric Sorensen. Plus, a look at the race for Illinois attorney general.