The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. You'll hear about a new approach to making sure a teacher shortage doesn't become a principal shortage. Plus, a look at how the labor market is playing out for seasonal hiring in central Illinois.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. You'll hear about how Illinois State University students are adjusting to being back on campus at this moment of the pandemic. Plus, a look at local pawn shops as the holiday shopping season nears.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. You'll hear about the state of evictions in McLean County after the state moratorium was lifted. Plus, a preview of Friday night's Illinois Symphony Orchestra holiday show at the BCPA.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. You'll hear about the latest on COVID-19 in McLean County. And an interview with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the EV battery supply chain.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. You'll hear about how the Normal Town Council is deciding how to spend federal COVID relief money. Plus, an interview with U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis about infrastructure and Build Back Better.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. You'll hear about why a civil rights attorney took on the Jelani Day case. Plus, ISU professors talk about their new book about how school practices can sexualize girls.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. You'll hear about how wage growth in McLean County versus the rest of the state. Plus, an interview with the new executive director of the Bloomington Election Commission.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. You'll hear about a new Central Illinois food processing cooperative getting a boost from the USDA. Plus, an interview with the president of Eureka College about COVID's impact on higher ed.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, December 2nd, 2021. On today's episode, a lawyer for former I-S-U football coach Kurt Bethard says the university violated his client's First Amendment rights. Plus, we talk with Carli Lapin, the Director of Clinical Outreach for The Place For Children With Autism.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. You'll hear about the latest on pedestrian safety after an Illinois State University student was killed by a vehicle. Plus, a west-side food garden turns to art to raise money.