The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. You'll hear about the challenges of running an environmentally sustainable restaurant during a time on high inflation. Plus a central Illinois political historian draws parallels between today's nuclear threat from Russia and the Cuban missile crisis 60 years ago this week.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. You'll hear about campus reaction to recent anti-LGTBQ incidents near Illinois State University. Plus, an Iranian artist living in central Illinois weighs in on the women's protests in her home country.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. You'll hear about OSF HealthCare's plans for a new behavioral health hospital. Plus, a look at the race for McLean County Board playing out in south Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. You'll hear about the Town of Normal's decision to buy two Rivian electric vehicles. Plus, a preview of a new exhibition at Illinois Wesleyan focusing on the international ties in the soccer community.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. You'll hear from Bloomington's new arts and entertainment director ... and what challenges await him. Plus, voters sound off on what they want to hear from political candidates this fall.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. You'll hear about McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael hosting a public education session over the weekend. Plus, an interview with ISU's athletics director about the renamed CEFCU Arena.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. You'll hear about the Illinois State University's Board of Trustees considering a renaming plan for Redbird Arena. Plus, a look at a dispute over Extension funding playing out in McLean County.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. You'll hear about the latest groups weighing in on the Unit 5 tax referendum. Plus, a look at the race for the Senate seat currently held by Democrat Tammy Duckworth.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. You'll hear about the McLean County lawsuit against the criminal justice reform law known as the SAFE-T Act. Plus, why Illinois' manufacturing industry has an image problem.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. You'll hear about Illinois State University homecoming week. Plus, an interview with a central Illinois farmer on his last harvest run after 55 years.