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On today's episode, you'll hear a recap of a legislative roundtable that drew Gov. JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey, Tammy Duckworth, and Kathy Salvi to rural Lexington. Charlie Schlenker and Joe Deacon report. Plus, a look at the economic rebirth of Lexington.

On today's episode, the first of a three-part series in Bloomington-Normal explores rising rents and fewer available properties, the Anti-Defamation League links hundreds of Illinoisans to a far-right militia group and the town of Normal explores new sign rules amid concerns about free speech rights.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. You'll hear about the candidates to become McLean County's next state's attorney. And an interview with an ISU grad student who spent his summer working with Ukrainian refugees.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. You'll hear from a Bloomington City Council member about the Welcoming Week festivities in her city. And an interview with the head of the USDA's Future Scientists program.

On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos testifies in Washington regarding Amtrak, a new computer literacy program is offered for McLean County seniors, a new festival celebrates Bloomington-Normal's history with Beer Nuts and an ISU student creates a new clothing line with inspiration from the garden.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. You'll learn about why Bloomington's water has tasted a little funny recently. Plus, an interview with the Anti-Defamation League about Illinoisans in the far-right group the Oath Keepers.

On today's episode, an ISU graduate student shares his experience in Poland helping Ukrainian war refugees, Bloomington-Normal artists weigh in on the debate over AI as art, and volunteers at a local hospital make it their mission that no one dies alone.

On today's episode; property managers, realtors and homebuilders suggest the Bloomington-Normal housing market is starting to stabilize.; ISU hosts a panel discussion on water sustainability; and the USDA brings a future scientists program to Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. You'll hear about McLean County's triage center possibly coming under new management. And Bloomington-Normal artists weigh in on a debate about AI-created artwork.

On today's episode, the first in WGLT's series Welcome Home series, a Ukranian family settles in Bloomington after fleeing war, and a group of Normal Community students publish an editorial on the Unit 5 tax referendum.