It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Our Leadoff story is about the Illinois Farm Bureau reacting to the USMCA trade deal nearing the finish line. And you'll hear the inspiring story of the Caterpillar Foundation head who just wrote a new book about her life.
Ryan is an award-winning journalist and digital strategist. He joined WGLT full-time in 2017 as Digital Content Director and became interim Content Director in 2025.