The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. You'll hear about Bloomington-Normal educators looking to next spring for a possible sales tax to support schools throughout McLean County. Plus, an interview with U-High's football coach ahead of this weekend's historic semifinal playoff game.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. You'll hear about a living history told by veterans to help ensure their legacies are preserved for future generations in Central Illinois. Plus, an update on the Market Street road construction project in west Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. A report on Unit 5's generally glowing school report card. And we talk to presumed McLean County board chair Elizabeth Johnston ahead of their incoming democratic majority.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. You'll hear about a Central Illinois healthcare provider that's trying to increase survival rates for patients with pancreatic cancer. Plus, a preview of the new Spanish-language audio guide at the McLean County Museum of History.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. You'll hear about efforts to chronicle the Underground Railroad in Illinois. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's mayor about property taxes.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. You'll hear about an effort to protect Illinois water supplies from a new climate technology that still faces questions about its safety. Plus, a preview of Sunday's Illinois State University Wind Symphony performance.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. You'll hear about a "both sides" panel discussion at Heartland Community College about the criminal justice system. Plus, an interview Connect Transit's leader about rural transportation needs.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. You'll hear about how ISU's transgender student leaders are reacting to the prospects of a second Trump administration. Plus, a Bloomington tattoo artist is recreating some of what cancer has taken.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. You'll hear about a Veterans Day observance in Normal. Plus, a preview of this weekend's Battle of the Bands in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. You'll hear about how Rivian is adapting to a potentially higher tariff environment as Donald Trump returns to power. Plus, an interview with The Immigration Project's keynote speaker about the nation's conversation about deportation.

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