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WGLT'S The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, January 27. You'll hear the latest about plans for a new Samsung battery plant in Normal and learn about another place COVID test shortages may have an impact. Plus, Jon Norton interviews Noah Renken-Kapatos of the pysch-rock trio, Great Value Jesus.

On today's episode, a Carle Health pediatrician talks about how omicron is impacting children — and what it's important to get them vaccinated. Also, you'll hear interviews with Unit 5 superintendent Kristen Weikle and Normal City Manager Pam Reece.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 24. You'll hear one professor's suggestions on how employers can tap into Illinois' so-called labor reserve. Plus, Normal City Manager Pam Reece talks about a new emphasis the town is placing on public art.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, January 28. You'll hear about a new and unwelcome technology advancement in firearms and learn about the only metro area in the state that lost jobs over the past year. Plus, student reporter Jordan Mead talks in-depth with Autism McLean president Jacquie Mace about a new guidebook aimed at helping families navigate local resources.

On today's episode, Eric Stock reports on the experiences of two renters from Normal who are going through the eviction process. Plus, Lyndsay Jones interviews someone who knows a lot about the history of public health crises in McLean County. Lauren Warnecke has a new episode of Datebook. And an interview with the CEO of Pekin-based Reditus Labs.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, January 19. You’ll hear about new vaccination-only movie showings at a local theater and how an ongoing teacher shortage may change Unit 5's school schedule. Plus, what to expect when the Illinois Symphony returns to the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts next week.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, January 18. You’ll hear about challenges facing rural hospitals and an ongoing investigation by Bloomington Police. Plus, holding large events amidst a surge in COVID cases is risky. Charlie Schlenker talks to people about how they're weighing those decisions.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the leader of a rural hospital in Tazewell County about the staffing challenges posed by COVID. Plus, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood comments on that same issue. And Sarah Nardi reports on the adoption journey of a Bloomington couple.

Nearly two years into the pandemic, students are still confronting uncertainties. That's especially true on college campuses where COVID has fundamentally changed the university experience.

On today's episode, Sarah Nardi reports on the unique connection between healthcare worker and the people they care for, during this COVID surge. Lyndsay Jones reports on plans to add a public safety department at Heartland Community College. Student reporter Jordan Mead interviews an ISU professor about her new book tracking COVID's impact on the college experience. And Jon Norton previews a Friday show at the Castle Theatre.