WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 11, 2025. You'll hear about an environmental group fighting any changes to a bill to ban carbon capture technology near the Mahomet Aquifer. Plus, an update on what the passage of Prairie Central's referendum will mean for a school in Chenoa, just northeast of Bloomington-Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 10, 2025. You'll hear about an effort to ban most portrayals of native Americans in school logos, mascots, and names in Illinois. Plus, a why lead-based paint in homes is such a difficult problem to solve.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 9, 2025. You'll hear about Bloomington-Normal economic officials who just returned from a trade trip to Mexico. Plus, an update on the YWCA McLean County rape crisis center expansion.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. You'll hear about ISU's remembrance marking 10 years since the plane crash that shook Athletics. Plus, a look at human trafficking trends in Central Illinois.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 7, 2025. You'll hear a recap of Bloomington's "Hands Off!" rally protesting the Trump administration's drastic policy changes. Plus, a new episode of our ongoing series "More of That, Please."

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 4, 2025. You'll hear the latest from the faculty union at Illinois State University as a possible strike looms. Plus, a preview of a musician performing tonight at Gender Envy at the Coffeehouse.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 3, 2025. You'll hear about Bloomington mayor-elect Dan Brady's plans once he's sworn in. Plus, Unit 5's superintendent, Kristen Weikle, reacts to the school sales tax.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 2, 2025. You'll hear a recap of election results. Plus, an interview with a leader from the Islamic Center of McLean County about their new space on the east side.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 1, 2025. You'll hear how Trump administration moves are impacting Bloomington-Normal libraries and museums. Plus, Bloomington-Normal marks Transgender Day of Visibility.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 31, 2025. You'll hear about the Ecology Action Center in Normal being impacted by federal government cuts. Plus, an interview with ISU's new vice president for finance and planning.

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