The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. You'll hear a preview of a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Illinois State University. Plus, how Bloomington-Normal's South Asian Indians are thinking about a political first with this year's presidential tickets.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. You'll hear about Illinois State University's fundraising record and economic impact. Plus, a preview of City of Refuge's new space in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. You'll hear about a Republican lawmaker who wants to address voter fraud, though the acts he wants to criminalize are already illegal. Plus, a preview of this Sunday's Festival of Joy in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. You'll hear about a new effort to monitor air quality in certain parts of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a recap of this week's panel discussion with recent immigrant arrivals in McLean County

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. You'll hear about Sen. Tammy Duckworth's efforts to win fertility protections. Plus, an interview with former McLean County Farm Bureau chief Mike Swartz.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. You'll hear about enrollment trends at Heartland Community College in Normal. Plus, a report on concerns from 988 crisis counselors about the abuse they face from some callers.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. A plan to relocate Bloomington's tent encampment isn't sitting well with some of its residents. And a preview of Edward David Anderson's album release concert at the Normal Theater this week.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. You'll hear from Sen. Dick Durbin about the Biden administration's record through his Judiciary Committee. Plus, a preview of the ISU Horticulture Center's Autumnal Festival.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. You'll hear a recap of a 9/11 ceremony in downtown Bloomington. Plus, an interview with comedian Marlon Wayans before his show in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. You'll hear about a "kindness rally" in downtown Bloomington. Plus, an interview with Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens about homelessness.

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