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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. You'll hear about some new year's resolutions in the ISU Athletics program. Plus, an ISU biomathematics expert talks about how human behavior demanded a change in COVID modeling.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an Illinois State University biomathematician on how human behavior is driving evolution in COVID modeling. Plus, you'll meet the new CEO of the Midwest Food Bank and hear an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman. And Lauren Warnecke previews a new production of "A Raisin in the Sun" at Community Players Theatre.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. You'll hear the latest on ISU's push for a new engineering college. Plus, the new CEO of the Midwest Food Bank talks about the changing picture of food insecurity.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. You'll hear about the latest on COVID-19 in McLean County and throughout Illinois. Plus, a two Bloomington sisters who suffered an unimaginable loss are learning to cope with their grief by helping others cope with theirs.

On today's episode, you'll hear about how the Bloomington Fire Department is using drones. Plus, two Bloomington sisters who suffered an unimaginable loss are learning to cope with their grief by helping others cope with theirs. And interviews with Illinois State University's president and athletics director.

On today's show, you'll hear from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Scott Preston. You'll also hear from Rick Darke, an author and horticulturalist who advocates for incorporating more native plants into our lawns and gardens. And an interview with the state climatologist about our warming weather.

Normal Town Council member Scott Preston says the town should wait to see what needs emerge during the next phase of COVID-19 before deciding how to spend remaining federal relief funding.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. You'll hear about cancelled classes in the twin cities and a new COVID record in McLean County. Plus, an interview with McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight.

For Bloomington Normal emergency rooms winter storms can be the calm that comes BEFORE the storm because people wait to get help until after the weather improves. Still, a lot of healthcare workers are sleeping on cots to make sure they get to work during the snow. Winter heating bills soar during weather like this. But Ameren Illinois says there's an option for those who really can't afford them. And a college football hall of famer from Illinois State University says he's not too worried about the steep drop in high school participation...Boomer Grigsby also says the hall of fame nod means more than he thought.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, February 7. You'll hear how local school districts spent their weekends after a Sangamon County judge issued a temporary restraining order against masks in schools. Plus, a preview of a conversation between student reporter Jack Graue and ISU marketing expert Hulda Black on State Farm's pivot-to-tik-tok strategy for this year's Super Bowl ad.