WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Friday, September 12, 2025. A fired CDC worker gives a pep talk in Bloomington-Normal as part of a statewide convening of public health professionals. And an exhibit commemorating the 9-11 terrorist attacks is coming to Central Illinois.

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