WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. You'll hear the latest development in the Reditus Labs saga. Plus, an interview with an AI expert who's coming to speak at Illinois State University next week.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. You'll hear about demolition starting on the Front N Center building in Downtown Bloomington. Plus, an interview with ISU women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen pushing for the USDA to keep funding SNAP food benefits during the shutdown. Plus, an update on the future of the Bloomington Public Safety and Community Relations Board.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. You'll hear about McLean County's recycling rate hitting a new milestone. Plus, a visit to a killer Halloween decorator's home in Gridley.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. You'll hear about a new budget model that will be used at Illinois State University. Plus, an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, who will visit Normal next week for WGLT's Radio Faces.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. You'll hear about a utility dispute that's holding up the creation of more housing in Lexington. Plus, meet a Mackinaw teenager with his sights set on the Olympics.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. You'll hear about a planned roundabout near Rivian's plant that's causing concerns for some farmers. Plus, a Muslim-American scholar on education and Middle Eastern identity from Bloomington worries the long-term commitment needed to help Palestinians rebuild may never come.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. You'll hear about a special McLean County Board meeting today focused on a late audit -- and the problems it's causing. Plus, get your hands on some very, very big pumpkins.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. You'll hear from an expert on homelessness during a swing through Bloomington. Plus, a visit to Bloomington-Normal's newest movie theater.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. You'll hear about advocates asking the governor to release discretionary funds for higher education. Plus, a conversation with a Twin City photographer about his new book.

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