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WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, February 10. You’ll hear the latest on Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate, plus two Bloomington-Normal parents describe what it’s like to navigate the current masks-and-schools situation amidst uncertainty.

The CEO of Bloomington based Chestnut Health Systems says Governor JB Pritzker's proposed boost for mental health funding would come at a critical time. Dave Sharrar says there are 10 thousand job vacancies in community mental health in Illinois. The money would help. And State Farm is advertising during the Superbowl this weekend, but on Tik Tok rather than the game itself....Unpacking State Farm strategy to get the younger demographic. Plus, the Mayor of Normal drops by.

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.

On today's episode, Eric Stock recaps the firing of ISU men's basketball coach Dan Muller and why he's staying with the team through the end of the season. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health features a Bloomington pediatrician talking about COVID vaccines for the youngest children. And Ariele Jones talks to some love experts for Valentine's Day.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, February 15. Illinois State University men's basketball coach Dan Muller weighs-in on his recent dismissal. Plus, police are seeking the public's help in finding a missing infant and some Central Illinois lawmakers are looking for answers surrounding a transfer of people out of the Pontiac prison in Livingston County. And the executive director of the McLean County Regional Planning Commission details a plan to bring down traffic deaths by 2030.

On today's episode, you'll hear from the medical director of Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Services at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a preview of the Easterseals Community Rally happening this spring. And the music of Bloomington-Normal's Unemployed Architects.

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 Friday, February 25. Sarah Nardi talks to Marina Teplova, a Ukranian doctoral student at Illinois State University, about the Russian attacks yesterday. Plus, Scott Wilson speaks with Eric Stock about how the unrest in Ukraine affects energy and crop markets worldwide.

On today's episode, you'll hear from an Illinois State University grad student from Ukraine who is watching events unfold back home. Plus, two ISU communication professors show you ways to boost your immunity against misinformation related to the Ukraine invasion. And an interview with Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent.

WGLT's the Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Feb. 28. You'll hear from Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe about challenges facing production at the plant in Normal. Plus, ahead of her speaking engagement at 3:30 today, Boston College sociology professor Zine Magubane talks to WGLT student reporter Jordan Mead about the role of social class and race in American society. Plus, the Town of Normal may adopt the same license plate reading cameras that are set to be voted on by Bloomington's city council tonight.