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A wave of migrants are fleeing El Salvador, one of the deadliest places in the world. Among them are a mother and her teenage daughters, split between two countries, trying to outrun gang violence.

Several dozen immigrant detainees have alleged they were sexually abused in Customs and Border Protection holding facilities. This is the story of two young women who say they were victims.

Nora Lange's novel "Us Fools" follows two young sisters growing up in the Midwest during the 1980's farming crisis. They're trying to figure out their lives while looking out for each other.

The city of Libby was home to a mine that blanketed residents in asbestos dust for decades. After years of cleanup, the Environmental Protection Agency now says most of the risk is gone.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, February 16. You'll hear the latest updates from police in a local missing persons case involving a baby. Plus, home sale prices in the twin cities have gone up by about 14%. You'll also hear from a doctor at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal about the pandemic's affect on substance abuse disorders.

WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, February 23. Normal’s Chief of Police talks about the de-escalation tactics officers used when dealing with a standoff situation Monday evening. Plus, a preview of two speakers who will be at Normal Public Library to talk about bipartisan support to designate the first city in the U.S. that was founded by a Black man as a National Park site.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, March 1. You'll hear from EMMY award-winning journalist Jemele Hill, who was the keynote speaker at ISU's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural dinner on Friday. Plus, Normal's city manager tells Charlie Schlenker she's receptive to local realtor's association calling on local governments to incentivize homeownership.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an Illinois State University alum who's now a veteran political reporter for The New York Times, and from an ISU professor who's finding new ways to talk about misinformation and media. Plus, Charlie Schlenker reports on a Bloomington City Council member's push for a special commission on gun violence. And a new episode of Datebook from Lauren Warnecke.

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.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a hotly contested GOP primary involving U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, as well as a look at the Republican primary for Illinois attorney general. Jon Norton talks to the Twin City band Great Value Jesus about their new album. And you'll hear a preview of a sound-driven performance Friday night at the McLean County Museum of History.