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On today's episode, employment lawyers are skeptical of Rivian's plans to force arbitration in a sexual harassment case, state Sen. Jason Barickman assess Republican party messaging following an unsuccessful election, plus a Bloomington machine shop helps major employers in Bloomington-Normal avoid supply chain delays.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. You'll hear tips from an ISU professor about cost-effective ways to incorporate healthy food into your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman about Republicans' performance in the midterm election.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. You'll hear the latest in the civil and criminal cases involving Reditus Labs, the COVID-19 testing giant. Plus, an interview with a founder of the Bloomington Revivalists group.

On today's episode, Illinois lawmakers make changes to the Safe-T Act, a retired professor pitches a new funding model for local journalism, ISU bids to host the state football championships, plus two holiday traditions return to Bloomington-Normal.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, December 6, 2022. You'll hear from two McLean County Board officials on the board's new power-sharing agreement. Plus, state Sen. Jason Barickkman's explains his decision to retire from politics, weeks after winning a new term.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's thoughts on the mishandling of confidential documents. Plus, an interview with the lead developer of a new subdivision in west Normal.

On today's episode, Embattled COVID testing company owner Aaron Rossi pledged $3 million for an ISU athletics facility, an ESPN sportscaster tells educators how she sound her voice in an industry dominated by men, plus jury selection begins in the case of four former Commonwealth Edison officials accused of bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan for nearly a decade.

Republicans in Congress like Darin LaHood don't like the Biden administration definition of infrastructure. They don't think it should include public housing, healthcare related or energy projects. A central Illinois lawmaker says he could back a trillion dollar bill, but not the two trillion proposal from Democrats. Plus, McLean County's sheriff recounts his three decade career. Jon Sandage says he won't run for a third term. And if you thought tales of Dickensian privation were just from big cities of the Victorian era, listen to the next episode of McHistory. The McLean County Poor farm was a horror show.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 3, 2021.