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On today's episode, Unit 5 parents share their thoughts on the district's tax referendum, Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason discusses federal pandemic relief, and Lexington churches host a candlelight prayer vigil for Ukraine.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. You'll hear a recap of last night's 17th Congressional District debate in Peoria, co-sponsored by WGLT. And a Ukrainian woman shares her story anew amid a turning point in the war.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. You'll hear about how Bloomington plans to spend pandemic relief money. And an interview with Chestnut Health Systems' CEO about a new dental clinic planned for west Bloomington.

On today's episode, Governor JB Pritzker campaigns in Bloomington, the Illinois Farm Bureau begins a new effort to expand diversity in the agriculture workforce, and superfans of the "Halloween" series see Bloomington-Normal connections to the mythical horror movie town.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. You'll hear about some anti-LGTBQ vandalism that's surfaced near the ISU campus. Plus, a look at Gov. JB Pritzker's record, and that of his Republican opponent, Darren Bailey.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. You'll hear about a Bloomington teenager, Avani Rai, who is making her voice heard on a national stage. And Ariele Jones previews a new theatrical production at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.

On today's episode, a look at how little campaigning has been done on the Unit 5 tax referendum, Bloomington mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses the city's approach to the housing shortage, and McLean County new mental health leader discusses the county's new mental health action plan.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. You'll hear about McLean County's newly chosen state's attorney. And an interview with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe.

On today's episode, District 87 considers a gun storage safety campaign, Illinois' longest serving judge hosts a talk on the intersection of politics and the law, and a Bloomington legal couple is honored for their years of community service.

On today's episode, the first of a two-part series on efforts to reform the beleaguered Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, a Unit 5 teacher claims the district is holding her hostage by rejecting her resignation and a long dormant part of Uptown Normal finally has a tenant.