It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 16, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Gov. JB Pritzker closing restaurants and bars to the public to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Plus, hear an audio podcast of how Bloomington-Normal churches are reaching congregants online.
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.