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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.

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, parents sue DFCS and a doctor after the state took her three children over unfounded allegations, Bloomington-Normal educators respond to high absenteeism noted in the latest Illinois school report card, lawmakers and prosecutors in McLean County back a proposal to go after sellers of fentanyl, plus meet the King of Swedes who once ran the city of Bloomington.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a charge nurse in the ICU at Carle BroMenn Medical Center about what this moment of COVID has been like for her and her peers. Also, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. And a conversation about what happens to all the stuff we leave behind ... and who'd want to buy it.

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.