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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. You'll hear about McLean County's new community health needs assessment. Plus, an assessing the hot housing market with McLean County's new supervisor of assessments.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. You'll hear about an archeological dig in Woodford County (just northwest of Bloomington-Normal) that may change history's understanding of the Native American culture which thrived here a millennium ago. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman from Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, August 30. You'll hear the latest developments in the effort of some people to change how Normal elects its town council members. Plus, ISU's winningest coach reflects on 54 years in college athletics.

On today's episode, you'll hear about Coalescence Theatre Project's production of "Crowns," a gospel musical. Plus, a new episode of WGLT's My Playlist series. And a lucky storyteller from the Next to Normal Story Slam.

On today's episode, you'll hear in-depth interviews with the candidates running for the 46th State Senate Districts. They are Democrat Dave Koehler of Peoria and Republican Desi Anderson of Carlock.

An interview with Republican candidate for the Illinois Senate Desi Anderson of Carlock. She'll face Democrat Dave Koehler of Peoria in the November election. The 46th Senate District includes parts of Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. You'll hear about the sale of ISU's former Shelbourne Apartment complex in Normal. And step inside an art exhibition that all ties back to local artist Harold Gregor.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. You'll hear about U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's trip to LeRoy alongside U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth. And you'll hear about a settlement in lost wages related to contractors at the Rivian plant.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. Plus, Eric Stock checks in with Illinois' legislative inspector general six months on the job. And a new episode of Sound Health visits the Bloomington Fire Department.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. You'll hear about Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey's campaign stop in Lexington. And an interview with Illinois' legislative watchdog (also an ISU alum).