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WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, May 24. Eric Stock takes a look at Dan Brady's bid for the highly coveted Secretary of State position. Plus, Sarah Nardi talks to two Illinois State University professors and bona fide punk rockers about what losing American Idol means for Leah Marlene's career.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the candidates running in McLean County Board District 9 in south Bloomington in the June 28 primary. You'll meet the new head of the McLean County Center for Human Services. And an interview with Illinois political scientist Dick Simpson.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the Republicans vying for the 105th House District GOP nomination. And Normal Mayor Chris Koos is in studio for an interview. And what a congressional hearing on UFOs means to the central Illinoisans who follow the issue.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, March 29, 2022. You'll hear about a state lawmaker returning a campaign contribution from an embattled central Illinois COVID-19 testing business. Plus, an immigrant to Bloomington-Normal shares her story.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a retired couple from Normal who share cautionary tale of a long-running financial scam. Plus, the Bloomington-Normal branch of the NAACP talks about its new civic engagement series. And you'll hear about a display of young artist work at the Bloomington Public Library, in a new episode of Datebook.

On today's episode, you'll hear about how Bloomington businessman Aaron Rossi leaned on local and state governments to build his businesses. Plus, an interview with Carle Health's chief medical officer -- the first Black doctor to hold that post. And City Manager Tim Gleason talks about the latest city council meeting.

On today's episode, why it's harder to recruit prosecutors and public defenders in central Illinois. Plus, a look at trends in juvenile justice in McLean County. And why public teachers unions are pushing back on plans for standardized testing in Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll learn about an Economic Development Council study of the Bloomington-Normal housing shortage. Plus, an interview with ISU President Terri Goss Kinzy. And meet a Republican county treasurer who is running for the Illinois House from central Illinois.

On today's episode, you'll hear central Illinois reaction to the draft Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights. Including an interview with Nikita Richards, incoming vice chair of Planned Parenthood of Illinois' board of directors, and another with Supreme Court scholar Meghan Leonard from Illinois State University.

On today's episode, Robert Garcia and Daynali Flores of Conexiones Latinas de McLean County help unpack the origins of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and the customs surrounding it. And a new installment of Sound Health introduces you to a Planned Parenthood of Illinois Champion of Care, Carolyn Moon.