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On today's episode, you'll hear about a call for volunteers to help McLean County children in foster care. Plus, an update on the new Central Illinois Bridge Academy. And you'll hear how the Juneteenth holiday is being received in a small Central Illinois town.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's remarks at a McLean County Chamber of Commerce event. Plus, a new installment of Beyond Sports introduces you to an extraordinary swimmer from Illinois Wesleyan University.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, January 13. You’ll hear about a Normal town council member who’s eyeing a seat in Springfield and the latest in COVID news for McLean County. Plus, a disposal company argues the area could use more competition — in the waste business.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Jan. 10 2022. You'll hear about a record breaking week for COVID hospitalizations in McLean County. Plus, a new photography exhibit at Normal Public Library gives Twin Cities residents a chance enjoy nature—indoors.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. You'll hear about some good news related to COVID-19 in McLean County. Plus, the co-owners of Fort Jesse Cafe in Normal talk about how COVID has changed their industry.

McLean County and the rest of the 11th Judicial Circuit have been awarded nearly $32,000 in grant funds.

The McLean County Health Department has reported four more COVID-related deaths. That brings the county's COVID death toll since the start of the pandemic to 402.

UPDATED 12:15 P.M. | The rate of new coronavirus cases continues to slow in McLean County, while COVID-19 hospitalizations are mostly unchanged.The McLean…

A battery expert says if Samsung decides to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Bloomington-Normal, the community would need to generate enough water and possibly more electricity to sustain it.

Bloomington-Normal hospitals are nearly full as the McLean County Health Department reported 124 new coronavirus cases Monday.