The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. You'll hear about a recall involving most of the EVs that Rivian has produced thus far in Normal. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health focused on reducing risk of diabetes.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. You'll hear some context on this dry weather we've been having. Plus, an interview with the Illinois State Museum's first director of tribal relations, to mark Indigenous People's Day.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. You'll hear a recap of the debate at ISU between Gov. JB Pritzker and his challenger, Darren Bailey. You'll also hear Charlie Schlenker's report on the counterintuitive number of property-assessment appeals in Normal Township.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 You'll hear about the race for McLean County clerk, a position which oversees elections in much of the area. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos about economic indicators.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. You'll hear about some anti-LGTBQ vandalism that's surfaced near the ISU campus. Plus, a look at Gov. JB Pritzker's record, and that of his Republican opponent, Darren Bailey.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. You'll hear a recap of last night's 17th Congressional District debate in Peoria, co-sponsored by WGLT. And a Ukrainian woman shares her story anew amid a turning point in the war.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. You'll hear about a Bloomington teenager, Avani Rai, who is making her voice heard on a national stage. And Ariele Jones previews a new theatrical production at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. You'll hear about another groundbreaking at Heartland Community College in Normal. Plus, Gov. JB Pritzker swings through downtown Bloomington for an early voting pep rally.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. You'll hear about how Bloomington plans to spend pandemic relief money. And an interview with Chestnut Health Systems' CEO about a new dental clinic planned for west Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. You'll hear a recap of last night's 91st House District debate in Normal. And a new installment of Sound Health looks at a new peer support recovery certification program.