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WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday April 13. An ISU hall of fame basketball coach reflects on the legacy of Title IX. Plus, Charlie Schlenker speaks to the upcoming police chief of the Town of Normal, Steve Petrelli.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, April 11. IWU president Georgia Nugent says all colleges are experiencing challenges right now. Plus, an ISU professor weighs-in on the Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination to the Supreme Court.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Normal's new police chief. Plus, legendary ISU basketball coach Jill Hutchison reflects on the legacy of Title IX on college sports. And you'll get an introduction to ecological psychology from an ISU tour guide.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the impact of Lincoln College's closure on students of color. And Illinois Wesleyan's president has a big-picture view on higher education closures. Plus, an Illinois State University scholar weighs in on this week's historic Supreme Court confirmation.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, April 12. A conservationist who'll be speaking at Illinois State University this week says we're living in unprecedented times, climate-wise. Plus, the CEO of Bloomington-based Heritage Enterprises says there's some positive changes heading toward the long-term care facility profession's way.

Lincoln College has served many first generation college students and many Black students as well, making it eligible for a federal designation as a primarily Black institution, or PBI.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, May 10, 2022. New analysis from the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council shows not only that the housing shortage is significant, but it's also grown since the last study done five years ago. Plus, American Red Cross workers speaking in Peoria say the conditions under which they're working are contributing to a nationwide blood shortage.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, May 11, 2022. In the wake of two shots-fired reports in two days, Sarah Nardi reports on a Bloomington Police Department annual report on gun violence. Plus, former Congressman Tim Johnson has died at the age of 75. Charlie Schlenker has more about the life of a quirky, sometimes caustic, and always energetic public servant.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, May 17, 2022. At a time when democracy feels very much at risk, an Illinois political scientist says youth civic engagement is a bright spot. Former Chicago alderman and political science professor at the University of Illinois Chicago Dick Simpson says as the January 6th insurrection demonstrated, democracy isn't in great shape. But he says there's hope to restore it... if we're willing to put in the work. Plus, there's a new graduation requirement for Illinois State University students: at least one course focused on inclusion, diversity and equity in the U.S.