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The leaders and rank-and-file of the House know that what they have done so far is not yet law. It may not even qualify as a rough draft. Giant steps remain, and some in the GOP may well be grateful.

Can the president freeze funds already promised by Congress? NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Gillian Metzger, legal scholar at Columbia University, about President Trump testing the limits of his power.

On today's episode, the Sugar Grove Nature Center cuts staff and hours as part of a major reorganization; Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses train traffic snarls in Uptown, economic incentives and the possible elimination of the town's vehicle use tax; Bloomington-Normal sees increased demand for adult literacy services, plus ISU alum J. Ivy helps create - and is nominated in - a new Grammy category.

On today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Dr. Zine Magubane, professor of sociology at Boston College, who's delivering a lecture at ISU titled “The Uses and Abuses of Jim Crow: Contemporary Race Theory and the Problem of History." Plus, rockers DeFrance return to Bloomington a show at The Stable. And a new episode of Food Trek cooks up something delicious.

Bloomington-Normal native Brandon Bayles has a musical alter ego he says is not much like him. Hear the music of Brandon Cattle with the Branding Irons and a new album “I Love Living in the Country.” And boy who brought a gun to Bloomington High School late last year is now charged as an adult. Plus exchange students talk with their counterparts in Russia as the Ukraine invasion continues.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear about the potential health and sleep impact of permanent Daylight Saving Time, from a Carle Health pediatrician. Plus, Charlie Schlenker reports on former Afghan soldiers who evacuated and are starting a new life in Bloomington-Normal. And Lauren Warnecke brings you the story of artist Tom Kirk and his big, very public art.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. You'll hear about how Bloomington wants to significantly boost the city's spending on roadwork next year. Plus, a look at back at the 1978 Normal firefighters strike. And it's the debut of our new Guest Co-Host feature, with students from Bent Elementary and Prairieland Elementary schools.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Feb. 14. You'll hear from U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who dropped by the twin cities this weekend. Plus, PATH Crisis Center in Bloomington will go on a hiring spree this year as it prepares to become a major player in the rollout of the new 9-8-8 national suicide and mental health crisis hotline.

On today's episode, you'll hear from Normal Mayor Chris Koos on license plate reading cameras and the prospect for a Unit 5 tax referendum. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Dave Koehler, a Democrat from Peoria whose new district might include Bloomington-Normal. And Jessica Chambers from ISU's Horticulture Center talks about a Prairie Quest.

On today's episode, you'll hear about new data (analyzed by the ACLU) about how often Black drivers get pulled over in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, Normal City Manager Pam Reece talks about building out infrastructure on the town's western edge. And you'll get a preview of the Sweet Corn Circus coming to Uptown Normal this weekend.