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On today's episode, The group 'Yes for Unit Five' explains its strategy head of a second referendum, freshman U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen discusses his goal on the House Agriculture Committee, plus a new report outlines how much Illinois taxpayers have to shell out to cover the pensions of admitted political wrongdoers.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. You'll hear about the governor's stop in central Illinois to tout his early childhood education plans. Plus, a look at the new influencers hoping to shape debate over the Unit 5 tax referendum the second time again.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. You'll hear about a new appointment for Normal Town Council member Chemberly Harris. Plus, meet the leaders of ISU's new cannabis club.

On today's episode, Rivian plans to double production at its EV plant in Normal, a biologist explains how to use 3-D animation helps their research, a new mental health crisis center opens in Bloomington, plus the state of Illinois grants an extension for craft cannabis growers top open.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 13, 2023. You'll hear about District 87 needing a little legislative help to expand its early childhood education programs. Plus, a preview of the last "American Passion Play" in Bloomington.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear about how changes to Daylight Saving Time could impact those with Alzheimer’s. Plus, how to get started as a cottage food operator. And Lauren Warnecke fills up your weekend calendar with two new episodes of WGLT’s Datebook.

On today's episode, problems at a low-income housing project in Bloomington have caught the city's and state's attention, a Normal Community High School teacher is named Illinois' Bilingual Teacher of the Year, plus an ISU students gets national attention for his essay about Black misrepresentation in the media.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 10, 2023. You'll hear about changes to the state's "cottage food operator" law could open up new doors for home chefs. Plus, a closer look at living conditions inside Phoenix Towers in Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. You'll hear about ISU President Terri Goss Kinzy's abrupt resignation. Plus, a recap of the governor's State of the State and budget address from Springfield.

On today's episode, Gov. JB Pritzker outlines his annual spending plan, two Black faculty pioneers at Illinois State University share their concerns about the current state of the civil rights movement, plus a climatologist discusses the impact climate change may have in Illinois.