The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 1, 2025. You'll hear about Trump administration cuts that killed a legal assistance program in McLean County. Plus, state lawmakers are considering a bill to allow people to sue if they receive threatening fliers on private property if they have protected identity characteristics. 

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. You'll hear about Bloomington Career Academy students getting a sneak peek at their new building. Plus, an interview with outgoing Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 29, 2025. You'll hear the latest on the shooting at ISU's Bone Student Center. Plus, a recap of the opening of Project Oz's new Youth Education and Support Center.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 28, 2025. You'll hear about a new DCFS worker training space that's opened in Normal, operated by ISU. Plus, a preview of a "Star Wars" movie marathon next weekend at the Normal Theater.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 25, 2025. You'll hear from a Central Illinois farmer about how tariffs could impact his operation and others like it. Plus, primary care physicians say they can help with mental health too.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 24, 2025. You'll hear about Sen. Dick Durbin's announcement that he won't seek re-election in 2026. Plus, how cuts to Medicaid would impact Bloomington-Normal residents.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 23, 2025. You'll hear about crime trends in Bloomington. Plus, a look at microplastics, in a new installment of our series Sound Health.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 22, 2025. You'll hear from the Peoria bishop about the life and legacy of Pope Francis. Plus, a look at how ketamine is being used for mental health treatment in Central Illinois.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 21, 2025. You'll hear about Heartland Community College students helping spark a discussion about the psychological toll of going to prison -- and coming back. Plus, a preview of an upcoming performance by the Bloomington-Normal Youth Symphony.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 18, 2025. You'll hear a season-ending recap of the Bloomington Bison. Plus, an interview with a Salvation Army staffer about trends in homelessness ... and what you can do to help.

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