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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, May 20. Eric Stock reports on how two candidates running for a judgeship that includes McLean County view the end of cash bail, which is set to take effect in Illinois next year. Plus, one of the owners of The Garlic Press in Uptown talks about getting a shout-out from American Idol host Ryan Seacrest.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Rose Marshack and Rick Valentin, two musicians and educators, about what might be next for "American Idol" third-place finisher Leah Marlene's career. And Lyndsay Jones reports on what's next for Mother Murphy's.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, May 27. Ahead of Memorial Day, the parents of Bloomington's Sgt. Anthony Maddox, who died nearly a decade ago in Afghanistan while in the Army, say they believe they've finally found a way to honor his legacy. Plus, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) shares her thoughts on gun control laws during an appearance on The 21st Show Thursday.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, May 31. WGLT arts correspondent Lauren Warnecke previews the Cogs and Corsets festival coming to downtown Bloomington on June 3 and 4. Plus, it's been seven days since a student displayed a Confederate flag at University High School -- one student says that action wasn't an outlier, either.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an ISU scholar about the shooting in Texas. Plus, an interview with the nonprofit group at the center of the State Farm LGBTQ issue that's making headlines. And an interview with painter Shahrbanoo Hamzeh, who is showing her work at the McLean County Arts Center.

WGLT's The Leadoff for Thursday, May 26 features an extended conversation on gun violence with Illinois State University professor Julie Webber. Webber is also the author of the book Beyond Columbine: School Violence and the Virtual. Plus, Normal Police Chief Steve Petrelli says a shots fired incident on Wednesday was an isolated event.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, May 25. After targeted backlash, State Farm quickly moved to drop its support for a nonprofit that provides LGBTQ+-themed books to teachers and libraries — but the Chicago-based GenderCool says it's actually helped them fundraise eve more. Plus, the U-S Census Bureau recently updated its population count for Illinois, reflecting more recent data than the 2020 official census count. The Illinois undercount of nearly two-percent means that instead of losing roughly 18,000 people over 10 years, the state actually gained about 250,000 residents.

On today's episode, you'll hear some insight about the ups-and-downs related to Illinois' census headcount. Plus, an interview with Cindy Youngren, the frontwoman for Tambora, which is performing at the WGLT Summer Concert on June 18. And you'll hear from a rural Woodford County farmer whose planting practices are a real throwback.

On today's episode, you'll hear a recap of WGLT's Democratic candidates forum for the 17th Congressional District, plus analysis of the race in the redrawn, sprawling district (which includes Bloomington-Normal). Plus, a look at McLean County's public health score.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, May 5. A judge decided Wednesday to strike down a ruling from the McLean County Electoral Board and remove 5 Republican County Board Candidates from the June primary ballot. Plus, Colene Hoose Elementary School broke ground Wednesday morning on the new “world class” playground designed by Danish architect. The new playground will teach kids to care about the environment in the long-term.