The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. You'll hear about McLean County's new community health needs assessment. Plus, an assessing the hot housing market with McLean County's new supervisor of assessments.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. You'll hear about where Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi stand on student loan debt forgiveness. Plus, a preview of the gospel music "Crowns" on stage in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. You'll hear about Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey's campaign stop in Lexington. And an interview with Illinois' legislative watchdog (also an ISU alum).

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. You'll hear about U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's trip to LeRoy alongside U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth. And you'll hear about a settlement in lost wages related to contractors at the Rivian plant.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. You'll hear about the sale of ISU's former Shelbourne Apartment complex in Normal. And step inside an art exhibition that all ties back to local artist Harold Gregor.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. You'll hear about the power of the farm community in central Illinois. And an interview with Normal's city manager about the Wintergreen subdivision's growth.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. You'll hear about more construction at Heartland Community College in Normal. Plus, an interview with Normal's Citizen of the Year.

Hi, this is Ryan Denham, content director at WGLT. Wanted to give you a heads up that there won’t be a new episode of THE LEADOFF today. That’s because the entire WGLT news team is spending the day at a professional-development training. That will lead to better journalism for you, our listeners. But don’t worry: Our colleagues at NPR will keep you company today, and THE LEADOFF and all the local news you rely on will be back on the air on Friday.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, August 17. Connect Transit's general manager is calling a $13 million federal grant a game-changer for the mass transit system. Plus, a new agency is aiming to streamline funding for pre-K services in Illinois.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, August 16. Ryan Denham recaps highlights from Illinois State University's board of trustees meeting and Tim Shelly interviews IL-17th Democratic Candidate Eric Sorensen.