The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, June 14. Caterpillar is moving its headquarters to Texas, but the CEO of the Greater Peoria Area Economic Development Council says that won't have much of an impact on Central Illinois. Plus, the decurrent false aster might look like a run-of-the-mill daisy flower, but it's actually a flower that can only grow along the banks of the Illinois River. WCBU's Tim Shelly spoke with Emily Hodapp of the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service about the efforts to preserve and expand its delicate habitat in the Illinois River floodplain.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, June 14. Eric Stock reports from a press conference announcing a major expansion to the Ferrero chocolate factor in Bloomington. Plus, WBEZ's Patrick Smith looks in DCFS housing children in jail, sometimes for weeks or months at a time. The agency says that's because it can't find anywhere else to place them.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, June 13. Hear more about a new bill signed on Friday that expanded access to HIV medication. Plus, hear more about how a Bloomington-Normal foundation is helping minority students figure out where they'll fit best -- and what to expect -- when choosing a college or university.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, June 10. A half-century after Bloomington-Normal hosted its first corvette show, the super-car's signature event has returned to the Twin Cities to mark its 50th anniversary. Plus, the keynote speaker for an American Red Cross event locally may not be a household name, but it's someone who will share a story of overcoming adversity to reach the top - with two of his passions.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 9. In the wake of a shortage of such workers, the Illinois Manufacturing Association held a summit on ways public schools can promote technical education. Plus, Charlie Schlenker checks in with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, June 8. Sarah Nardi interviews two Republicans running for the 91st House District. Plus, a look at how MarcFirst plans to use pandemic relief money from the Town of Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, June 7. Congressman Darin LaHood shares his thoughts on gun control. Plus, a look at a 4,000-year old Mayan farming technique that's being used at a rural Woodford County farm.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, June 6. A recent project at Normal West Community High School gave a local boy with cerebral palsy a new set of wheels. Plus, on Pentecost and the first Sunday of Pride Month, Miss Penny Cost returned to the pulpit at Hope United Methodist Church in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, June 3. Eric Stock reports Juneteenth is one of two celebrations planned in Lincoln that got a cool reception when organizers the city asked for money. Plus, details on a new community center near downtown Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 2. WGLT correspondent Tim Alexander checks in with Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer. Plus, organizers of two Bloomington-Normal music events that had hoped to host American Idol finalist Leah Marlene this summer are changing their plans.