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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.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. You'll hear about another change in leadership at the Bloomington Election Commission. Plus, an update on efforts to bring a grocery store to west Bloomington.

WGLTs The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, August 5. The state's gas tax holiday might not do much for your wallet, according a Northern Illinois University economics professor. Plus, a preview of the new $24 million YMCA facility set to open later this month.

On today's episode, you'll tour the Bloomington-Normal YMCA's new facility in Bloomington. Plus, Chicago-based journalist Catalina Maria Johnson previews her musical visit to Bloomington-Normal. And a new episode of McHistory looks at a Bloomington Police detective.

On today's episode, you'll hear about three McLean County communities that recently detected measurable amounts of so-called forever chemicals in their water supply. Town and state water officials assure the drinking water is safe. But an ISU professor who studies water issues says there's too much we don't know. Plus, learn how YWCA of McLean County plans to use grant money funded by cannabis tax revenue. And a new episode of Datebook.