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WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, July 8. A surge in out-of-state visitors might strain access to abortion in central Illinois. Plus, the reversal of the precedent Roe vs. Wade set regarding privacy could have an impact on LTGBTQ+ plus rights.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, July 11. Bloomington could soon offer amnesty to parking violators who have long overdue fines. Plus, Normal Township trustees appointed the now-former ARC operations director as the new Normal Township supervisor. And Illinois State University men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has big goals for the program.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with new ISU men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon. Plus, jazz performer Brianna Thomas talks to Jon Norton ahead of Saturday's show at Jazz Upfront in Bloomington. And a preview of Nomad Theater Company's Patio Plays.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, July 12.The president of the Friends of Constitution Trail group is cheering plans from the Illinois Department of Transportation that will add new accommodations along Illinois Route 9 in Bloomington. Plus, the owner of a copi processing plant in east Peoria makes a case for the copi fish. That's the new name for the fish formerly known as Asian carp.

On today's episode, you'll hear from some extraordinary student-athletes from McLean County who were just honored by the Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health looks at trends in wound care. And an author and photographer talk about their new book about healthy wetlands in the Illinois River watershed.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with two University of Illinois law professors who've studied abortion access and what the end of Roe will mean for Illinois. Plus, Ryan Denham unpacks abortion data in McLean County. And you'll also hear from the new faculty advisory at the ISU student media outlet the Vidette.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. Plus, Jon Norton previews this weekend's Mississippi Heat performance in downtown Bloomington. And Datebook stops by an exhibit on view at the McLean County Arts Center.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Unit 5 leaders about the referendum that will be on the November ballot. Plus, meet the 2022 Normal Citizen of the Year: Sonya Mau.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. You'll hear about more construction at Heartland Community College in Normal. Plus, an interview with Normal's Citizen of the Year.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, August 17. Connect Transit's general manager is calling a $13 million federal grant a game-changer for the mass transit system. Plus, a new agency is aiming to streamline funding for pre-K services in Illinois.