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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. You'll hear about efforts to bring the IHSA state football title games back to ISU's Hancock Stadium. Plus, you'll learn about two health agencies in McLean County that are working on ways to address gaps in mental health care.

On today's episode, state Senator Jason Barickman announces his retirement from the legislature, McLean County government adopts a power-sharing agreement following a a split election, plus an ISU students wants authorities to investigate the 1975 murder of Carol Rofstad.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. You'll hear about efforts to bring a grocery store to the Uptown Normal area. Plus, an interview with the administrator of the government-owned McLean County Nursing Home.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 1, 2021. You'll hear about efforts to get disaster relief money flowing into McLean County after last weekend's storms. Plus, an interview with a cybersecurity expert.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 30, 2021. You'll hear about changes coming to McLean County's largest COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites. Plus, an update on bulk waste pickup in Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll hear a recap of WGLT's Democratic candidates forum for the 17th Congressional District, plus analysis of the race in the redrawn, sprawling district (which includes Bloomington-Normal). Plus, a look at McLean County's public health score.

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.

On today's episode, why it's harder to recruit prosecutors and public defenders in central Illinois. Plus, a look at trends in juvenile justice in McLean County. And why public teachers unions are pushing back on plans for standardized testing in Illinois.

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.

On today's episode, an ISU scholar teaches a modern-day focus on the stories of native populations, the Illinois State Museum hires its first director of tribal relations, and the McLean County Health Department launches a program to help prevent Type 2 diabetes.