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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. You'll hear about what Bloomington City Council members think of demand so far for a flood relief program. Plus, an interview with ISU professor Byron Craig ahead of his African American Studies talk.

Hear how much the marketplace thinks Rivian is worth right now. It's changing a bit as the company runs up to its initial public offering.Eviction cases filed last month were double the pre-pandemic rate in McLean County, as the pace picks up. A central Illinois scholar says food supply chain issues exposed by the pandemic suggests a need to diversity crop choices. Ashlihan Spaulding studies agribusiness and food system management. And is there any such thing as a bad pork chop sandwich? Find out the finalists in the high school pork and pigskin championship.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. You'll hear about the Rivian IPO, as well as how the 17th Congressional District race is shaping up. Plus, Sarah Nardi reports on the COVID-19 vaccine decision facing local parents.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. You'll hear about future development in Uptown Normal. Plus, Eric Stock looks at how they found the right size for Bloomington's library expansion project.

On today's episode, Eric Stock reports on how Bloomington library leaders got to the magic number to win city council approval for expansion. Plus, an interview with Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe on the federal infrastructure bill. Plus, Ariele Jones previews The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. You'll hear about Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe's hopes for Bloomington in the infrastructure bill. Plus, a preview of this year's Baby Fold Festival of Trees.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on the Rivian IPO, including analysis from an Illinois State University finance professor. Plus, Sarah Nardi reports on how local parents are making decisions on COVID vaccinations. And Jon Norton previews Thomas Ian Nicholas' upcoming show in Bloomington.

On today's episode, Eric Stock talks to a national library leader about the future of libraries -- and where Bloomington's expansion plans fit in. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health looks at the prospects of "forever COVID" and what that means for health care systems. And we'll recap a major climate change summit in central Illinois.

It has been a long time since the Illinois Secretary of State's race was an opportunity, but incumbent Jesse White is calling it a day. Bloomington State Representative Dan Brady says he'll try for the office that oversees driver's licenses. 'Go eat a bug' is more than a playground taunt. In many parts of the world it's good advice. A central Illinois author has a new book about edible insects. Hear about Heartland Theater's latest production, “Human Terrain. And it's the season for charitable donations. Not for profits want to make them stretch.

If manners make the man, suits certainly signal success. Hear from the Jule Foundation, a group that offers upscale clothing to young Black men to help them overcome stigma and enter the business world. Supply Chain issues have forced the Illinois State University dining service back to basics in some cases. ISU Executive Chef Matt Horton says it's amazing what you can cook with five basic ingredients. And you can go beyond sports and into the heart of a champion power lifter in central Illinois. She fell in love with it in junior high.