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When the Normal Town Council meets in closed-door session Friday to discuss the process for hiring its next city manager, they'll be joined by an outside…

Althea Gibson was a pioneer in women's sports, known for breaking the color barrier in tennis and the Ladies Professional Golf Association, as well as her victories at the U.S. Open, French Open and Wimbledon in the late 1950s.

Mayor Tari Renner said Tuesday the Bloomington Police Department’s new policy on working with immigration officials is a good first step, but that he…

Parking lots in the northeast part of Downtown Bloomington purchased by the city may not remain as parking lots for long. "The Frontier lots are critical…

On today's episode, meet the candidates for Bloomington City Council Ward 4, a central Illinois wine trail looks to bring tourists to the region, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias visits local drivers facilities to outline modernization plans, plus hear the People's Choice winner at the Illinois State University 3-Minute Thesis competition.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. You'll hear about Bloomington's city manager saying the heating and cooling units at Grossinger Motors Arena should have lasted four to nine years longer than they have. Plus, a deeper look at how bond court will change in McLean County come Jan. 1.

On today's episode, Emmy-winning journalist Jemele Hill visits Illinois State University. We ask her about President Biden's Supreme Court nomination and the NFL hiring lawsuit. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. And Ariele Jones has a preview of two new art exhibitions at Illinois Wesleyan University.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, February 18. You'll hear from a trucker involved in the 100-vehicle pile up near El Paso yesterday afternoon, plus Charlie Schlenker talks to Bloomington City Council member Mollie Ward about a her proposal for a commission dedicated to studying gun violence.

On today's episode, WGLT's series on Indians in Bloomington-Normal continues with a look at four remarkable young community servants. You'll also hear from the owners of two Indian restaurants -- and a sports bar -- in Bloomington. And you'll hear the first in a series of award-winning MLK essays from the City of Bloomington's recent contest.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, March 28. The Bloomington City Council will hold a hearing on its proposed $269 million budget tonight, plus vote on providing $14 million for a library expansion. Plus, the Bloomington-Normal NAACP is promoting a series of events aimed at increasing voter participation, as well as participation in other, local government matters.