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On today's episode, WGLT's series on how inflation is impacting Bloomington-Normal looks at retirees who are living on a fixed income. Plus, state Sen. Jason Barickman talks about the politics of inflation. And Elisabeth Reed from ISU talks about the university's new sustainability plan.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. You'll hear why an economic development leader thinks Bloomington-Normal needs a new light industrial park. Plus, a clinical psychologist helps parents navigate difficult conversations about violence with their children.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the state's new electric vehicle coordinator about how access and equity fit into her new job. Plus, Sarah Nardi talks to a clinical psychologist from Carle Health about talking to kids about recent headline-making violence. And Charlie Schlenker reports on the need for a new industrial park in Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. You'll hear about a lawsuit filed against a central Illinois strip club over alleged wage issues. And an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos about economic development.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. You'll hear from McLean County's top prosecutor and Republican lawmakers who want to go harder after those who sell fentanyl. Plus, correspondent Edith Brady-Lunny talks about her reporting on a lawsuit targeting the state's child welfare agency.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a national anti-smoking campaign happening Thursday. Plus, an ISU professor authors a new book about emergency planning and your pets. And you'll hear about consolidation in the banking industry and what it means for customers.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. You'll hear about the final design concept for Uptown South. Plus, an interview with an ISU professor about how to integrate pets into your disaster planning.

On today's episode, it's all arts and culture. You'll hear about Illinois Symphony Orchestra and Illinois Wesleyan theatre shows happening this weekend in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, Jon Norton talks to Bloomington musician DT about his new EP.

On today's episode, parents sue DFCS and a doctor after the state took her three children over unfounded allegations, Bloomington-Normal educators respond to high absenteeism noted in the latest Illinois school report card, lawmakers and prosecutors in McLean County back a proposal to go after sellers of fentanyl, plus meet the King of Swedes who once ran the city of Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll hear an update on LGTBQ+ advocacy work on the Illinois State University campus, after a series of troubling incidents earlier in the semester. Plus, an interview with Normal's assistant city manager about the development of Uptown South. And an update about the new Central Illinois Bridge Academy with its director.