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On today's episode, you'll hear about the McLean County Republican Party continuing to promote false claims about election integrity, and how its local candidates are responding. And Sarah Nardi talks to state Sen. Jason Barickman about what he's watching for in the primary election.

On today's episode, you'll hear about the long and winding road to Unit 5's current financial situation, starting with a history lesson of past referenda in McLean County's largest school district. Then, a look at misperceptions in the community about Unit 5's budget crunch.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, August 31. A group of health experts has identified three health priorities in McLean County - access to care, behavioral health and healthy eating and active living. Plus, State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) weighs-in on the race for Illinois governor.

On today's episode, you'll hear an audio montage of Jelani Day's celebration of life at ISU, District 87's plans to help students who have been struggling emotionally during two years of COVID chaos, and experts' priorities to improve health in McLean County.

On today's episode, McLean County's assessor explains how higher demand for housing could impact your tax bill, retiring ISU softball coach Melinda Fischer reflects on her 50-plus years in college sports, Heartland Theatre brings a Tennessee Williams production to town and a weather expert explains how "corn sweat" impacts Illinois humidity.

On today's episode, how RSV is impacting pediatric hospital capacity in Bloomington-Normal, the Normal Theater hosts a documentary series on climate change, cannabis entrepreneurs in Illinois struggle with regulatory delays, plus a study on the need for a permanent household hazardous waste collection site in McLean County.

On today's episode, a preview of key races McLean County voters are considering on election day, a woman who helped refugees resettle in Germany in 2014 shares insights into the Ukranian migration into Europe and the U.S., plus Normal Mayor Chris Koos discusses the town's financial audit.

On today's episode, a community group organizes to support the Unit 5 tax referendum, two real estate agents explain why the McLean County commercial real estate market is so active, and an art exhibit in Uptown Normal demonstrates the cultural significance of landscaping and how it can be used to include and exclude.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, July 25. U-S Senator Tammy Duckworth speaks to Tim Shelley about gun control and inflation. Plus, McLean County has returned to a high rate of COVID spread in the community, and there have been 4 more COVID-related deaths.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, July 29. Farmland in McLean County has never been cheap — and that's even more true during a period of inflation. Plus, the end is near for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, but there are plenty of chances left to catch “King Lear” and “Much Ado About Nothing” at Ewing Manor.