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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. You'll hear about the latest on COVID-19 in McLean County. And an interview with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the EV battery supply chain.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. You'll hear about the state of evictions in McLean County after the state moratorium was lifted. Plus, a preview of Friday night's Illinois Symphony Orchestra holiday show at the BCPA.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. You'll hear about the latest on McLean County's efforts to address mental health needs. Plus, an interview with ISU student-athlete and advocate Kendee Hilliard.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. You'll hear about McLean County's corn crop looking really good this fall. Plus, anti-gun violence advocates talk about Monday's shootings in Normal.

Normal Town Council Candidate Dave Shields says he's satisfied with current management and council representation, but wants to see Uptown development…

A survey of attitudes toward police in the city of Bloomington came back with a lot of skewed data, but the comments were worth reading. Not In Our Town Co-Chair Mike Matejka unpacks the useful parts of the survey. Plus, County Administrator Camille Rodriguez shares perspectives on her time in McLean County as she prepares to leave for Colorado. Governor JB Pritzker talks about energy policy and compromise. Everyone gets a little something in a proposed energy bill; environmentalists, nuclear utilities and even coal burning plants. And hear from a Bluegrass Band doing more than the old Bill Monroe stuff in central Illinois.

WGLT's weeklong series The Next Shift begins with a look at why three McLean County workers changed jobs — and what it did for their take-home pay in this inflationary economy.

McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane said 75-year-old Janice Morris was found inside the residence and efforts to resuscitate her were not successful. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lane.

Illinois State Police and the McLean County Coroner say 71-year-old Alice Fulkshas died in a head-on collision on Route 150 near Downs.

As social distancing has limited interaction among humans, more people have found four-legged friends.Pet shelters in McLean County are enjoying a boom.…