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The Leadoff episodes

April 21, 2020 The Leadoff - Tuesday 4/21/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. And WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on bicycle stores being an essential business and peaking as usual.
9 min
April 20, 2020 The Leadoff - Monday 4/20/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 20, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about how college athletic departments are preparing for the return of sports. Plus, WGLT's Jon Norton reports on what grade school students in Bloomington-Normal think about online learning and how the pandemic changed their lives.
10 min
April 17, 2020 The Leadoff - Friday 4/17/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 17, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about recent federal rescue packages aimed at helping the homeless should they contract COVID-19. And WGLT's Eric Stock reports on the pandemic possibly putting companion animals at risk while pet shelters in McLean County see a boom in sales.
9 min
April 16, 2020 The Leadoff - Thursday 4/16/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 16, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. And WGLT's John Murray reports on how musicians in the ISU community are adjusting during the quarantine.
10 min
April 15, 2020 The Leadoff - Wednesday 4/15/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about what Central Illinois congressmen expect from the fourth coronavirus disaster recovery bill. Plus, a remembrance of former State Representative Gordon Ropp who passed away at the age of 87.
10 min
April 14, 2020 The Leadoff - Tuesday 4/14/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about over half of McLean County's confirmed COVID-19 cases already recovering. Plus, WGLT's Eric Stock reports on how gardeners are changing their focus due to the coronavirus.
8 min
April 13, 2020 The Leadoff - Monday 4/13/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 13, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about Illinois manufacturers transforming operations to join the fight against COVID-19. Plus, WGLT's Darnysha Mitchell reports on Illinois State University athletes being disappointed that their spring season is over.
8 min
April 10, 2020 The Leadoff - Friday 4/10/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 10, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. Plus, WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on the significant changes to come at Illinois Wesleyan University.
9 min
April 09, 2020 The Leadoff - Thursday 4/9/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 9, 2020. Our Leadoff story is the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County. And WGLT's Jon Norton reports on how truck drivers are coping with the shutdown.
9 min
April 08, 2020 The Leadoff - Wednesday 4/8/20
It's what you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Our Leadoff story is about auto insurance companies refunding money to their customers who have been driving less due to COVID-19. Plus, a look at how religiously observant people are trying to find extra meaning in the messages of their faith as they continue to face the coronavirus.
9 min

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WGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the…