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On today's episode, State Sen. Jason Barickman discusses his efforts to get answers about the future of Pontiac Correctional Center, Chestnut Health Systems plans to open a dental clinic in Bloomington, and Heartland Community College trains students to become peer recovery specialists for those battling substance abuse and mental illness.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. You'll hear a recap of last night's 91st House District debate in Normal. And a new installment of Sound Health looks at a new peer support recovery certification program.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. You'll hear about a costlier-than-expected water main project in Normal. And Lauren Warnecke reports on a panel discussion about the pressures facing women families coming out of the pandemic.

On today's episode, Unit 5 parents share their thoughts on the district's tax referendum, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses federal pandemic relief, and Lexington churches host a candlelight prayer vigil for Ukraine.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. You'll hear a recap of last night's 17th Congressional District debate in Peoria, co-sponsored by WGLT. And a Ukrainian woman shares her story anew amid a turning point in the war.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. You'll hear about how Bloomington plans to spend pandemic relief money. And an interview with Chestnut Health Systems' CEO about a new dental clinic planned for west Bloomington.

On today's episode, Governor JB Pritzker campaigns in Bloomington, the Illinois Farm Bureau begins a new effort to expand diversity in the agriculture workforce, and superfans of the "Halloween" series see Bloomington-Normal connections to the mythical horror movie town.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. You'll hear about some anti-LGTBQ vandalism that's surfaced near the ISU campus. Plus, a look at Gov. JB Pritzker's record, and that of his Republican opponent, Darren Bailey.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. You'll hear about a Bloomington teenager, Avani Rai, who is making her voice heard on a national stage. And Ariele Jones previews a new theatrical production at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.

On today's episode, a look at how little campaigning has been done on the Unit 5 tax referendum, Bloomington mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses the city's approach to the housing shortage, and McLean County new mental health leader discusses the county's new mental health action plan.