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WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, March 25. You'll hear about a new bill that makes discrimination against natural hairstyles illegal in the workplace. Plus, a Bloomington-Normal pediatrician tells parents what they can do if Daylight Saving Time becomes permanent in 2023.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. You'll hear about the Unit 5 referendum returning to the ballot April 4. Plus, an interview with musician Edward David Anderson about his new concert series at Destihl Brewery in Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. You'll hear about an unsolved Bloomington homicide, for which police are trying to generate new leads. Plus, you'll learn about a Bloomington-Normal nonprofit that focuses on healthy body image and recovery from disordered eating.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. You'll hear about a legal memo about Normal Town Council member Stan Nord's recent email to city staff. Plus, Lauren Warnecke previews a new production at the Community Players Theatre.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. You'll hear the latest on a winter storm watch impacting much of central Illinois heading into the holiday weekend. Plus, tips for entertaining your out-of-town visitors during the holidays — especially if you're new to town yourself.

On today's episode, a 104-year-old fruitcake finds a permanent home in Bloomington, Christmas tree farmers count on tradition to keep customers coming back, Datebook features two new poetry collections by Bloomington-Normal artists, plus a special holiday edition of My Playlist.

On today's episode of Sound Ideas, you'll hear about Heartland Community College's first electric vehicle training program. A leading cybersecurity expert in Illinois talks about what resources will be necessary to protect the country's information infrastructure. Plus, a new installment of Beyond Sports.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, June 6. A recent project at Normal West Community High School gave a local boy with cerebral palsy a new set of wheels. Plus, on Pentecost and the first Sunday of Pride Month, Miss Penny Cost returned to the pulpit at Hope United Methodist Church in Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an expert in transgender athletes in sports who is speaking next week at Illinois State University. Plus, an immigrant from El Salvador talks about her experiences in Bloomington-Normal. And an interview with the new bishop of the Peoria Catholic Diocese.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Normal's new police chief. Plus, legendary ISU basketball coach Jill Hutchison reflects on the legacy of Title IX on college sports. And you'll get an introduction to ecological psychology from an ISU tour guide.