The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 15, 2025. You'll hear about a group of state attorneys general asking educators at all levels to have courage in the face of lost funding and lawsuit threats by the Trump administration. Plus, a look at what the end of a health care program for immigrants means for those in McLean County.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 14, 2025. You'll hear what's next for plans for a new shelter village south of Downtown Bloomington. Plus, a look at Gov. JB Pritzker's political future in Springfield and/or Washington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. You'll hear about the renaming of the Fairview (now Karraker) Aquatic Center in Normal. Plus, a look at what's slowed down a nuclear power bill in Springfield. 

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 12, 2025. You'll hear an interview with the president of Illinois Wesleyan University. Plus, a look inside a rare exhibit now on view at the Hanger Art Company.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 9, 2025. You'll hear from the founder of the Illinois Art Station. Plus, an interview with a retiring ISU gymnastics coach.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 8, 2025. You'll hear how rural public transportation will change in McLean County when Connect Transit takes it over. Plus, an interview with ISU's president.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 7, 2025. You'll hear about a homeless encampment in Normal that will soon be dispersed. Plus, Bloomington-Normal's transgender and nonbinary communities face challenges in trying to find inclusive care.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 6, 2025. You'll hear about Rivian's plans for a new supplier park near its big manufacturing plant in Normal. Plus, an interview with WGLT leadership about efforts to defund NPR and PBS.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to start your day for Monday, May 5, 2025. You'll hear about how the cost of child care impacts economic development in McLean County. Plus, a preview of a new photography exhibit now on view at the McLean County Arts Center.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 2, 2025. You'll hear about the swearing in of new Bloomington City Council members, including Mayor Dan Brady. Plus, a look at legislation that would affect transgender athletes in Illinois high schools.

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