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On today's episode, the latest in WGLT's Welcome Home series, Heartland Theater Company presents 'The Lifespan of a Fact,' plus Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish bring their bluesy-rock sound to Nightshop in downtown Bloomington.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. You'll hear about a new approach to wind and solar farm installations in Illinois. Plus, a preview of a new show at Heartland Theatre.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. You'll hear about how the unexpected discovery of a lost ring-tailed lemur in Bloomington is shining a light on the illegal trafficking of exotic animals. Plus, an interview with State Sen. Sally Turner, a Republican who represents parts of McLean County.

On today's episode, U.S. Rep Darin LaHood discusses the GOP agenda in the new term, Bloomington and Normal city council candidates discuss the community's COVID response during a forum, Miller Park Zoo helps rescue a lemur in a Bloomington garage, plus scaffolding is highlighted in a new art exhibit in Uptown Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. You'll hear about an unsolved Bloomington homicide, for which police are trying to generate new leads. Plus, you'll learn about a Bloomington-Normal nonprofit that focuses on healthy body image and recovery from disordered eating.

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.