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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. You'll hear the latest on the unfolding situation at Eastview Christian Church in Normal. Plus, an interview with James Gaston from Jazz UpFront about his family's legacy of formidable Black business ownership in Bloomington.

On today's episode, four Unit Five school board candidates propose an e-learning curriculum to help plug a budget deficit, Illinois prisoners go back to school to help them when they get out, plus a Black History Month profile on a three-generation family of business owners.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. You'll hear about traffic trends at the Central Illinois Regional Airport. Plus, an interview with McLean County's newly elected sheriff, Matt Lane.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. You'll hear more about what brought the IHSA state football finals back to Normal. Plus, Verneice Prince talks about her nonprofit, Cruisin' Outta Poverty Services, based in west Normal.

On today's episode, meet the man known as the Local Tarzan, Bloomington native Matthew Curry returns to his hometown for a concert, plus it's never to late to graduate (even if you are 90 years old).

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. You'll hear about state Rep. Keith Sommer's resignation and why it was timed as it was. Plus, you'll meet Bloomington wildlife rescue volunteer Chase Cavalera, aka the Local Tarzan.

On today's episode, new McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane outlines his priorities and one of McLean County's new state representatives, Republican Bill Hauter explains how he sees his role with the Illinois legislature's superminority.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. You'll hear what Bloomington's mayor thinks Unit 5 should do next, following the rejection of the referendum. Plus, a look at what issues Bloomington-Normal's newest residents are interested in ... and how they can get involved.

On today's episode, latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, the town of Normal discusses long-term budget priorities and two ex-ESPN broadcasters discuss the changing sports media landscape in a symposium at Bradley University.

On today's episode, Bloomington mayor Mboka Mwilambwe discusses economic development and the failed Unit 5 referendum, an ISU nutritionist offers health and budget tips for Thanksgiving dinner, researchers in Peoria work to develop a healthier alternative to butter, plus a Bloomington grade school continues its Thanksgiving tradition.