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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.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 24, 2021.

Olympia schools hasn't pushed for teacher vaccination, but if schools can't get high teacher vaccination numbers, it's hard to plan for the fall. Plus, District 87 joins the crowd of school districts who want to grow their own diverse teachers. Big hiring at Rivian means big demand for houses and a tussle over whether to build at the margins or infill. The mayor of Normal drops by.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 19, 2021.