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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, July 15. Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington is saying goodbye to its longtime superintendent today. Plus, police say there's no guaranteed way to prevent your car from getting its converter stolen, but you can take some precautions.

On today's episode, you'll hear Lyndsay Jones' report on a proposal to change how Normal Town Council members are elected. Plus, Eric Stock catches you up on the latest developments in Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi's legal problems. And a farewell interview with Miller Park Zoo director Jay Tetzloff.

Bloomington-Normal moms react to new breastfeeding recommendations. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that children be breastfed until age 2. But some mothers worry that's unrealistic. A new cover crop could change the way farmers address conservation. And JB Pritzker was in Florida over the weekend, prompting speculation he's eyeing a run for the White House in 2024.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on efforts to bring a new grocery store to west Bloomington. Plus, an agricultural behemoth has bought a St. Louis-based startup company Illinois State University works closely with. And a report on a leadership change at the Bloomington Election Commission.

On today's episode, you'll hear about McLean County court officials who are hoping to use data on juvenile offenders to reduce adult crime and punishment in central Illinois. Plus, remembering the life of former Normal Town Council member Garrett Scott, who was also a leader in the local chess community. Plus, an update on a relatively new disease impacting Illinois' corn crop.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, August 10. A Bloomington High School senior has been appointed to the city's citizen-led police review board. Plus, a look back at the life of longtime Normal town council member and public servant Garrett Scott.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, August 8. There's a new scam targeting central Illinois businesses. Plus, there have been trace amounts of the so-called "forever chemicals" in the water supply of three McLean County communities.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, August 9. Bloomington was host to a recent summit aimed at getting more girls interested in the STEM field. Plus, an agricultural behemoth has launched a pilot program that pays farmers to use "carbon smart" practices — and that includes farmers in McLean County.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a State Farm-hosted event focused on STEM learning among girls. Plus, Larry Carius from the Bloomington-Normal Restaurant Scene Facebook page swings by for an update on the food business.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the first cohort of people who represent a partnership between Rivian and Heartland Community College and just graduated with skills in electric vehicle maintenance. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos.