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On today's episode, the McLean County Board's new vice-chair outlines her goals following a power-sharing agreement, a new college program helps prepare students for Illinois' cannabis industry, plus Illinois State football legend Boomer Grigsby gets into the College Football Hall of Fame.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for December 7, 2022. You'll hear about Republican candidates expressing interest in replacing Jason Barickman in the Illinois Senate, and now Eureka College built men's and women's wrestling programs from scratch.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. You'll hear about efforts to bring the IHSA state football title games back to ISU's Hancock Stadium. Plus, you'll learn about two health agencies in McLean County that are working on ways to address gaps in mental health care.

On today's episode, state Senator Jason Barickman announces his retirement from the legislature, McLean County government adopts a power-sharing agreement following a a split election, plus an ISU students wants authorities to investigate the 1975 murder of Carol Rofstad.

On today's episode, Normal Mayor Chris Koos discusses an email council member Stan Nord sent to town staff, corrections workers protest staffing shortages at Pontiac Correctional Center, plus Eureka College starts men's and women's wrestling programs.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. You'll hear about a new housing development proposed for north Normal. Plus, interviews with a Pontiac prison officer and a union official about security concerns about the facility.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. You'll hear from the new chair of the McLean County Republican Party. Plus, Congress is poised to vote on a new piece of conservation legislation that experts say would, if passed, mark the largest dedicated investment in wildlife conservation — ever.

On today's episode, Unit 5 unveils a nearly complete natural playground, Bloomington's city manager outlines goals for 2023, plus an expert on aging offers tips for helping older adults remain at home.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. You'll hear from Bloomington's city manager about cuts to Connect Transit service. Plus, a visit to the almost-finished natural playground opening at Colene Hoose Elementary School in Normal.

On today's episode, an insurance analyst predicts State Farm will be surpassed as the nation's top auto insurer, Normal mayor Chris Koos discusses federal funding coming for infrastructure, plus some Bloomington-Normal college students push for a grocery store in Uptown Normal.