It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Illinois State University's new role in helping Chicago Public Schools develop homegrown teachers. Plus, a recap from last night's debate between incumbent Congressman Rodney Davis and Challenger Betsy Dirksen Londrigan.
Dana Vollmer is a reporter with WGLT. Dana previously covered the state Capitol for NPR Illinois and Peoria for WCBU.