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On today's episode, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis talks to Sarah Nardi about his vote on the infrastructure bill. Charlie Schlenker talks to Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington about a push to hire more women. And Jon Norton previews a country singer-songwriter's show Thursday night in downtown Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. You'll hear about state Rep. Dan Brady's run for Illinois Secretary of State. And arts correspondent Lauren Warnecke previews Heartland Theatre's "Human Terrain," which completes its run this weekend.

Tara Dente examines the emotions that flood the hearts of many people when they return to their “hometowns” on her latest single and most recent album. The New Jersey born singer-songwriter is now based in Nashville. Dente opens for Matthew Curry when he returns to his Bloomington hometown Saturday.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. You'll hear about a new approach to making sure a teacher shortage doesn't become a principal shortage. Plus, a look at how the labor market is playing out for seasonal hiring in central Illinois.

On today's episode, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason talks about the vaccination rate among city employees. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health focuses on sharing family medical histories during holiday gatherings. And hear the music of Tara Dente ahead of her local show on Saturday.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. Plus, a look at staff churn in McLean County law enforcement agencies. And what the Advent season has in common with drag.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. You'll hear about U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth's reaction to the final version of the defense spending bill that just passed. Plus, what the season of Advent and drag have in common.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. You'll hear about Rivian's plans for a $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia. You'll also hear about navigating grief around the holidays.

It's the fifth anniversary of Rivian in Bloomington Normal. From a vacant Mitsubishi plant headed for scrap Rivian has built a $3 billion modern auto plant making trucks, SUV's and cargo delivery vans for the future electric vehicle marketplace. Six years ago Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe came to town and saw something special, a forward looking community. Rivian and Bloomington Normal are helping each other and the company has raised and spent billions to get to the marketplace and embrace a future together.

The McLean County Nursing Home has lost $3.5 million in three years in spite of efforts to narrow the gap and has had three directors in that time. Yet, the new head of the nursing home is optimistic things can turn around. A prominent lawyer involved in high profile race and police cases is now part of the effort by the family of ISU graduate students Jelani Day to find out what happened to him. And the Economic Development Council thinks the BN Advantage marketing campaign needs a reboot. Hear how to choose which of the many faces of Bloomington Normal will emerge as THE brand.