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On today's episode, you'll hear from a Unit 5 teacher about the challenges she faces on the job. Plus, why it's so hard to tell how many tax revenue local cannabis dispensaries are producing. And you'll hear the latest on Connect Transit's search for a new downtown transfer hub location.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, April 21. The president of the AFSCME Local 1110 talks about the decision of its members to ratify a new contract with Illinois State University. Plus, a Town of Normal council member talks about the focus a new developer has for the Trail East and Trail West project in Uptown Normal.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, April 21. A Unit 5 teacher says cuts at Chiddix Junior High School will create inequities for some students. Plus, a look at an ISU grad's first ever music book by and/or for trans and non-binary people.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a benefit dinner to help Ukraine happening this weekend in Bloomington. Plus, an update from the Connect Transit GM about the location of their new downtown transfer center. A new episode of Beyond Sports about a lacrosse player. And meet the ISU alum who helped draft the first-ever anthology of music for trans and nonbinary voices.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to now for Tuesday, April 26. Former Congressman Ray LaHood talks civility and bipartisanship ahead of an appearance with the League of Women Voters tonight. Plus, the state's budget, recently signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, includes more money for Illinois college students.

On today's episode, you'll hear from two prosecutor who worked the Rica Rountree case about the gaps they see in the state's child welfare system. Also, Eric Stock talks to a national teachers union leader about the state of the profession.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, April 25. Ryan Denham speaks with a Bloomington-Normal who's trying to help those in Ukraine, two months after the Russian invasion began. Plus, after a recent appearance in town, National Education Association president Becky Pringle said many teachers need more support helping students who have struggled with two years of pandemic life.

On today's episode, former congressman Ray LaHood talks about his views on civility and bipartisanship, ahead of a talk in Bloomington. And a new restaurant in downtown Bloomington tries to deliver on demand for delicious vegan food.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, April 27. Carle BroMenn Medical Center recognized organ donors yesterday, especially a donor whose brother is a beloved employee. Plus, Eric Stock speaks with the co-founder of a local lacrosse co-op, who's parlayed her talents on the field into a spot on a Division 1 roster.

On today's episode, an ISU scholar teaches a modern-day focus on the stories of native populations, the Illinois State Museum hires its first director of tribal relations, and the McLean County Health Department launches a program to help prevent Type 2 diabetes.