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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, July 5. Should the Town of Normal be divided into districts for better council representation? A petition is asking residents to give voters the final say. Plus, a new exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center looks back on the life and work of a prominent local artist.

Getting more people on farms is no easy feat with conventional agriculture continuing to position less and less farmers on larger swaths of land.

On today's episode, Charlie Schlenker looks at the changing political dynamics on the McLean County Board ahead of the 2022 elections. Also, a new installment of Beyond Sports introduces you to two history-making wrestlers from Bloomington-Normal. And the mayor of Delavan talks about economic revitalization.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, February 11. A new bill inspired by the loss of Illinois State University student Jelani Day last year aims to speed up federal involvement into certain missing person cases. Plus, Charlie Schlenker takes a look at how turnover on the McLean County board is affecting a Democratic plan to secure more representation.

On today's episode, the head of the McLean County Regional Planning Commission talks about trends in fatal traffic crashes. Plus, the director of the PATH Crisis Center talks about staffing up for a new suicide and mental health crisis hotline. And you'll hear the jazz music of Adam Larson, and a new episode of Datebook about a Bloomington Public Library art exhibit.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Feb. 14. You'll hear from U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who dropped by the twin cities this weekend. Plus, PATH Crisis Center in Bloomington will go on a hiring spree this year as it prepares to become a major player in the rollout of the new 9-8-8 national suicide and mental health crisis hotline.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, March 16. Normal Fire investigators are puzzled over what caused an explosion early Tuesday morning. Plus, Charlie Schlenker talks to former Afghan soldiers who fought the Taliban.

On today's episode, WGLT's weeklong series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues. Many people of Indian heritage say the community is welcoming, but not everyone has the same experiences. Some still see a cultural divide they've not fully been able to bridge. Also, Lyndsay Jones reports on two Indian language schools in Bloomington-Normal. And you'll hear from another MLK essay-contest winner.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, March 17. A former Redbird weighs-in ahead of the ISU Women's basketball team heading to the NCAA tournament in Iowa tomorrow. Plus, a look at a women's concert group performing on Saturday.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, March 11. Eric Stock speaks with McLean County Health Department administrator Jessica McKnight. Plus, Ryan Denham listened in to Rivian's earnings call on Thursday.