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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, January 28. You'll hear about a new and unwelcome technology advancement in firearms and learn about the only metro area in the state that lost jobs over the past year. Plus, student reporter Jordan Mead talks in-depth with Autism McLean president Jacquie Mace about a new guidebook aimed at helping families navigate local resources.

On today's episode, Eric Stock reports on the experiences of two renters from Normal who are going through the eviction process. Plus, Lyndsay Jones interviews someone who knows a lot about the history of public health crises in McLean County. Lauren Warnecke has a new episode of Datebook. And an interview with the CEO of Pekin-based Reditus Labs.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, January 19. You’ll hear about new vaccination-only movie showings at a local theater and how an ongoing teacher shortage may change Unit 5's school schedule. Plus, what to expect when the Illinois Symphony returns to the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts next week.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, January 18. You’ll hear about challenges facing rural hospitals and an ongoing investigation by Bloomington Police. Plus, holding large events amidst a surge in COVID cases is risky. Charlie Schlenker talks to people about how they're weighing those decisions.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the leader of a rural hospital in Tazewell County about the staffing challenges posed by COVID. Plus, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood comments on that same issue. And Sarah Nardi reports on the adoption journey of a Bloomington couple.

Nearly two years into the pandemic, students are still confronting uncertainties. That's especially true on college campuses where COVID has fundamentally changed the university experience.

On today's episode, Sarah Nardi reports on the unique connection between healthcare worker and the people they care for, during this COVID surge. Lyndsay Jones reports on plans to add a public safety department at Heartland Community College. Student reporter Jordan Mead interviews an ISU professor about her new book tracking COVID's impact on the college experience. And Jon Norton previews a Friday show at the Castle Theatre.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, January 19. You’ll hear good news on the COVID-19 front, as well as take a look at a new public safety department at Heartland Community College. Plus, at least two Normal Town Council members have raised concerns about information they were presented before a recent vote on a new fitness center.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, January 19. You’ll hear the latest COVID news plus take a look at how many employees State Farm is trying to hire. Plus, an Illinois State University professor talks about her newest book, and how student reflections on the pandemic in 2020 are still relevant today.

The wave of omicron cases is making life tough for event planners. And a standout athlete at Illinois Wesleyan University does crochet in her free time. Elmily Kleffman says she enjoys donating the small caps she makes. Hear from a new state representative candidate. And everyone knows the Morton Pumpkin Festival, but Eureka had it first.