It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Unit 5 students' return to the classroom at a time when COVID-19 numbers in Illinois are looking bleak. Plus, Bloomington teacher Brandon Thornton, a finalist for the Illinois Teacher of the Year Award, explains his approach to the job.
Dana Vollmer is a reporter with WGLT. Dana previously covered the state Capitol for NPR Illinois and Peoria for WCBU.