It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. Our Leadoff story is an online security breach that shut down Heartland Community College's virtual classes. Plus, a recap of a debate between incumbent Republican Congressman Rodney Davis and challenging Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan.

You'll learn about how the Normal Theater plans to reopen safely amid the pandemic. And you'll hear from a Libertarian running for McLean County Board in District 7.

It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about the McLean County Health Department's new idea for keeping pace with an onslaught of public questions about COVID. Plus, hear from restaurant and bar owners who are getting creative to keep customers as the weather gets colder.

In tonight's episode of Sound Ideas, you'll hear portions of our candidates forum for the 88th House District, including Republican Rep. Keith Sommer, Democrat Karla Bailey-Smith, and Libertarian Ken Allison.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 5, 2020.

With District 87 planning a return to in-person learning for elementary students, some parents think keeping the remote learning option isn't enough. They say the hybrid format doesn't sufficiently reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection and stunts progress kids are finally starting to make with virtual learning.

Sometimes a virtual event can have something an in person event doesn't. Take the annual Museum of History Cemetery Walk, for instance. Candace Summers with the museum says they'll also have photos to supplement actor performances of people from the past. Plus, one of the state's most important Republican leaders reacts to President Trump's word choices on white supremacy in this week's debate. Hear from state Sen. Bill Brady. Eric Stock reports on District 87 parents who worry about their young

One of the state’s top Republicans said Friday that President Donald Trump “mishandled” his response to a question at this week’s debate about white supremacists.

A Democrat making a longshot bid against U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says their district is gerrymandered in such a way that voters never get to truly hash out the issues with their candidates.

Everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, October 2nd 2020.