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On today's episode, you'll hear about new data (analyzed by the ACLU) about how often Black drivers get pulled over in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, Normal City Manager Pam Reece talks about building out infrastructure on the town's western edge. And you'll get a preview of the Sweet Corn Circus coming to Uptown Normal this weekend.

Gamma Phi Circus is returning to the Sweet Corn Circus Festival this weekend in Uptown Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. You'll hear about a law enforcement expert's analysis of the mobile home shootings in north Normal. Plus, an update on Unit 5's busing issues.

The pandemic has caused $72 million in losses to Illinois State University. And during her State of the University speech, President Terri Goss Kinzy said even with state and federal aid, ISU is still down $25 million. There's a lot of buzz about an alleged abduction attempt near Illinois State University. It didn't happen, yet safety worry remains. Police say do not take counsel from your fear. The mother of a missing ISU student complains other cases are getting more attention than her son. And the Central Illinois band the Way Down Wanderers talk about fatherhood, addiction, and their new album.

McLean County child abuse reports dropped during the pandemic, but abuse thrives in isolation and now with kids back to school, child advocates expect the numbers to rise. Illinois State University enrollment slid for the second year in a row. That's in spite of a slight increase in the size of the freshman class. University leaders say that's not too bad, considering everything else going on. Bloomington state Senator Jason Barickman criticizes Democratic Party redistricting moves. Plus, the Illinois High School Association adds an e-sports tournament.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. You'll hear about Illinois State University's fall enrollment numbers. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman of Bloomington.

Linda Hatfield says her grandmother never ever gave up on bringing missing World War II casualty Clarence Brotherton home to Gibson City. She refused to put up a marker because she didn't want him to think she had given up on him. 77 years later Brotherton's body has come back to central Illinois. A new music venue comes to downtown Bloomington. A big chain restaurant opens soon on the east side of town. And there's a new brew pub coming to Lexington, Illinois. The Normal Public Library is collecting remembrances and recollections of 9-11 as the 20th anniversary of those attacks approaches. And taking down a big central Illinois bridge all at one go is almost as interesting as engineering exercise as building one.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's call for resignations over the Afghanistan exit. Plus, a preview of Make Music Normal.

Unit 5 school buses have been running late the first few weeks of school. They're doing better but still need to improve. Pandemic relief money will help McLean County move ahead on technology, roads, and other long running projects. A Bloomington mom fought for months to have her son correctly diagnosed with a rare disease. She says doctors need to be more receptive. And Heartland Theater resumes live in person performances with the classic comedy Tartuffe. The 400 year young play is, about a sanctimonious scoundrel and a wealthy pious gullible guy.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. You'll hear about trying to sort fact from fiction when it comes to ISU campus safety. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece.