The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. You'll hear about the candidates to become McLean County's next state's attorney. And an interview with an ISU grad student who spent his summer working with Ukrainian refugees.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. You'll learn about why Bloomington's water has tasted a little funny recently. Plus, an interview with the Anti-Defamation League about Illinoisans in the far-right group the Oath Keepers.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. You'll hear about Normal Mayor Chris Koos appearing on Capitol Hill as part of his bid to join Amtrak's board. Also, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy about the Wintergreen subdivision's growth.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's remarks at a McLean County Chamber of Commerce event. Plus, a new installment of Beyond Sports introduces you to an extraordinary swimmer from Illinois Wesleyan University.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. You'll hear about the latest on the Unit 5 referendum on November's ballot. Plus, Charlie Schlenker reports on changing library use trends in Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. You'll hear about a call for volunteers for McLean County's ground search and rescue team. Plus, previewing a new production at the Community Players Theatre in Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. You'll hear about the Illinois Symphony Orchestra's move to ISU, from arts correspondent Lauren Warnecke. And Charlie Schlenker looks back on Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to central Illinois.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. You'll hear about an archeological dig in Woodford County (just northwest of Bloomington-Normal) that may change history's understanding of the Native American culture which thrived here a millennium ago. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman from Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, August 31. A group of health experts has identified three health priorities in McLean County - access to care, behavioral health and healthy eating and active living. Plus, State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) weighs-in on the race for Illinois governor.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, August 30. You'll hear the latest developments in the effort of some people to change how Normal elects its town council members. Plus, ISU's winningest coach reflects on 54 years in college athletics.