The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. You'll hear about an effort to suspend new sales tax dollars going to address mental health services in McLean County. Plus, an interview with Unit 5 superintendent Kristen Weikle.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 14, 2025. You'll hear about how a Bloomington church plans to carry on after a roof collapse as its primary location. Plus, an interview with musician Darius ahead of Make Music Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 11, 2025. You'll hear about the groundbreaking ceremony for a new shelter village called The Bridge in Bloomington. Plus, how Medicaid cuts could impact clients at ISU's speech and hearing clinic.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 10, 2025. You'll hear a recap of that torrential rain that hit Bloomington-Normal this week. Plus, an interview with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood about the newly passed GOP tax and spending bill.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 9, 2025. You'll hear a progress report from the Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust. Plus, an interview with the head of the McLean County Nursing Home about Medicaid.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 8, 2025. You'll hear about changes at The Miracle League's field in Normal. Plus, an interview with Fully Free BloNo about their launch party on Saturday at Miller Park.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 7, 2025. You'll hear some reaction to the passage of the Republican megabill from those in Central Illinois. Plus, a preview of the Glorious Garden Festival hosted by the David Davis Mansion.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 3, 2025. You'll hear about local health care providers preparing for the GOP megabill's impacts on their patients. Plus, a look at the growing "land back" movement in the Midwest.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 2, 2025. You'll hear about music therapy now being covered by Medicaid in Illinois. Plus, an interview with ISU's athletics director about the biggest change yet to athlete compensation.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 1, 2025. You'll hear about a new law that could encourage more high schoolers to stay in Illinois for college. Plus, a look at three women who are expanding child care capacity in Central Illinois.

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