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On today's episode, a look at all the outside money that's been poured into the Illinois House race between Sharon Chung and Scott Preston, the city manager in Normal discusses the town's tax plans for next year due to higher property tax assessments, and Illinois Wesleyan hosts an exhibition that shows how soccer has blended cultures in Bloomington-Normal.

On today's episode, you'll hear the latest on reports of potential layoffs at Rivian. Plus, the Friends of Constitution Trail talk about trail-expansion plans in the community. A new group joins the fight for reproductive rights. And learn why Midwest Food Bank wants to make it easier and safer for business to donate unused food.

On today's episode, you'll hear some staycation ideas for central Illinois, if inflation has pinched your household budget. Plus, a preview of "Carmen" from MIOpera. And an iconic mural in Uptown Normal gets a visit from the artist who created it.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, August 1. The state's newly hired electric vehicle coordinator, who says equity and access are among her top priorities in the new job. Plus, there's a relatively new disease threat that this time could impact our food supply.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, July 29. Farmland in McLean County has never been cheap — and that's even more true during a period of inflation. Plus, the end is near for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, but there are plenty of chances left to catch “King Lear” and “Much Ado About Nothing” at Ewing Manor.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, July 28, 2022. State Sen. Jason Barickman of Bloomington weighs in on inflation. Plus, you've heard of food deserts — but what about legal deserts, where attorneys are scarce?

On today's episode, WGLT’s series on inflation takes a look into the impact of inflation on farmland. Next, the emerging Bloomington band Old Smoke talks about their next project. And then a look into the final shows of the Shakespeare festival.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, July 1. Charlie Schlenker talks to Bloomington city manager Tim Gleason about the new cannabis dispensary coming to the city's west side. Plus, local environmental policy leaders talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling that limits the EPA's regulatory powers.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason. Plus, an interview with the executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education about a new state law requiring equity plans at state schools. And the art community rallies to support Harold Boyd.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, July 6. Charges have been filed against the perpetrator of the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park. Plus, the Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission has honored some of the top student-athletes in McLean County.