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On today's episode, the owner of a McLean County farm tallies up the damage after last month's historic rain. A pro-EV group makes the case of battery-powered buses and semis. And a new installment of our McHistory series.

On today's episode, you'll hear about trends in sexually transmitted infections in McLean County. Plus, Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe visits with Charlie Schlenker. And a report on the ongoing disruptions in the bird business caused by avian flu.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, June 27. Erick Stock reports from a protest in Bloomington, hours after the Supreme Court reversed the right to access an abortion. Plus, the ACLU of Illinois' spokesperson Ed Yonka details what implications this has for the state.

On today's episode, you'll hear encore interviews with the three performers at Saturday's WGLT Summer Concert. They are Carsie Blanton, Lilli Lewis, and Cindy Youngren from Tambora. Learn more about the concert at WGLT.org/SummerConcert

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, June 23. Charlie Schlenker checks in with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. Plus, the ACLU of Illinois was involved with the Town of Normal's plan to purchase and use license-plate reading cameras, but a spokesperson says that doesn't mean they endorsed it outright.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a former Lincoln College employee about the impact of its closure. Plus, an OSF executive talks about equity in healthcare, and Eric Stock reports on expansion plans at Ferrero that brought Gov. JB Pritzker to town.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, June 3. Eric Stock reports Juneteenth is one of two celebrations planned in Lincoln that got a cool reception when organizers the city asked for money. Plus, details on a new community center near downtown Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll hear how central Illinois is reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. That includes an Illinois State University scholar who was studied the courts, plus political leaders from McLean County.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, June 7. Congressman Darin LaHood shares his thoughts on gun control. Plus, a look at a 4,000-year old Mayan farming technique that's being used at a rural Woodford County farm.

On today's episode, state Sen. Jason Barickman, a Republican from Bloomington-Normal, talks about the gun policy questions raised by recent mass shootings. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.