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Illinois Wesleyan University plans a study of campus culture to root out hazing. A student was badly bruised and cut on his forehead during a hazing incident last month. Sigma Chi will lose its house. Plus, baseball returns to central Illinois. Hear about the rationale behind a big health bill designed to address inequities for African Americans. Learn how central Illinois parents can weigh the pros and cons of sending kids to summer camp when the pandemic is not yet done.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 21, 2021.

Yoga is coming back. Acupuncture is up. Reiki is feeling the energy. Hear about non traditional health methods and the pandemic. Plus, it's a booming time for construction and trades unions working at Rivian. Some have been there for three years. But, it's not just the auto maker that's generating work. Tree limbs crack and fall. You might not want to handle the damage by yourself, but it's awfully expensive to have a service do it. Get advice from Sarah Nardi and Patrick Murphy on our gardening podcast GROW. And Arts correspondent Breanna Grow gives us a sneak peek at "Hot Shorts."

Unit 5 Considers Spending Pandemic Relief Funds On Student Mental Health

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Human service agencies like Marcfirst are having to find new ways to help clients find jobs as employers change what workers they need after the pandemic. Marcfirst CEO Brian Wipperman says he thinks it will be neutral once all is said and done. Two McLean County Board members detail how they came up with 24 volunteers to help the county create new district maps. Sales tax revenue in Normal has returned to prepandemic levels as City Manager Pam Reece explains. Plus, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses ramped up road work plans for the summer.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 27, 2021.

Congressman Rodney Davis asks why many fellow House Republicans voted against a January 6th commission when they originally supported an investigation. Davis says Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also needs to answer why Capitol security was unprepared. Plus, Illinois State University will require COVID testing for unvaccinated students. President Larry Dietz has more. The new head of Mid Central Community Action forges ahead while honoring the legacy of the late Deb White who died of Covid. And McLean County Administrator Camille Rodriguez gives you the early look at how the county will place federal pandemic relief money.

A new survey shows consumer confidence is high heading into summer. COUNTRY Financial Representative Laurie Adams says there's a lot of pent-up demand after many Americans have been cooped up at home for the last year. Plus, drag out your aviator goggles, your Victorian-wannabe attire, and strap on a ray gun. It's time for Cogs and Corsets in Bloomington Normal. Meet the new women's soccer coach at Illinois Wesleyan University and hear about her experience on the women's national team. Finally, WGLT's gardening podcasters tell you how to save and propogate a 60 year old Apricot tree.

A social club that’s been dormant since the 1970s has come back to life under new leadership, in hopes of creating a safe, less polarized space to talk about issues facing McLean County.