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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, June 8. Sarah Nardi interviews two Republicans running for the 91st House District. Plus, a look at how MarcFirst plans to use pandemic relief money from the Town of Normal.

On today's episode, state Sen. Jason Barickman, a Republican from Bloomington-Normal, talks about the gun policy questions raised by recent mass shootings. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 9. In the wake of a shortage of such workers, the Illinois Manufacturing Association held a summit on ways public schools can promote technical education. Plus, Charlie Schlenker checks in with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Unit 5 teacher about the challenges she faces on the job. Plus, why it's so hard to tell how many tax revenue local cannabis dispensaries are producing. And you'll hear the latest on Connect Transit's search for a new downtown transfer hub location.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, April 21. The president of the AFSCME Local 1110 talks about the decision of its members to ratify a new contract with Illinois State University. Plus, a Town of Normal council member talks about the focus a new developer has for the Trail East and Trail West project in Uptown Normal.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, April 21. A Unit 5 teacher says cuts at Chiddix Junior High School will create inequities for some students. Plus, a look at an ISU grad's first ever music book by and/or for trans and non-binary people.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a benefit dinner to help Ukraine happening this weekend in Bloomington. Plus, an update from the Connect Transit GM about the location of their new downtown transfer center. A new episode of Beyond Sports about a lacrosse player. And meet the ISU alum who helped draft the first-ever anthology of music for trans and nonbinary voices.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to now for Tuesday, April 26. Former Congressman Ray LaHood talks civility and bipartisanship ahead of an appearance with the League of Women Voters tonight. Plus, the state's budget, recently signed by Gov. JB Pritzker, includes more money for Illinois college students.

On today's episode, you'll hear from two prosecutor who worked the Rica Rountree case about the gaps they see in the state's child welfare system. Also, Eric Stock talks to a national teachers union leader about the state of the profession.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, April 25. Ryan Denham speaks with a Bloomington-Normal who's trying to help those in Ukraine, two months after the Russian invasion began. Plus, after a recent appearance in town, National Education Association president Becky Pringle said many teachers need more support helping students who have struggled with two years of pandemic life.