The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 3, 2025. You'll hear about Bloomington mayor-elect Dan Brady's plans once he's sworn in. Plus, Unit 5's superintendent, Kristen Weikle, reacts to the school sales tax.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 2, 2025. You'll hear a recap of election results. Plus, an interview with a leader from the Islamic Center of McLean County about their new space on the east side.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 1, 2025. You'll hear how Trump administration moves are impacting Bloomington-Normal libraries and museums. Plus, Bloomington-Normal marks Transgender Day of Visibility.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 31, 2025. You'll hear about the Ecology Action Center in Normal being impacted by federal government cuts. Plus, an interview with ISU's new vice president for finance and planning.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 28, 2025. You'll hear about a new bill in Springfield aimed at access to life-ending treatment for terminally ill Illinoisans. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington artist whose work is 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 Thursday, March 27, 2025. You'll hear the latest on the possible ISU faculty union strike. Plus, a look at how The Baby Fold is offering behind-the-scenes help to local child care providers.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 26, 2025. You'll hear about the investigation into a police shooting in Bloomington that killed a 15-year-old suspect armed with a realistic-looking BB gun. Plus, a recap of this week's oral arguments in front of the appellate court, held at Illinois State University.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 25, 2025. You'll hear about the role of a federal mediator in ISU faculty contract talks, and why that mediation service is at risk. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington-Normal native who just walked away from his job at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 24, 2025. You'll hear about a plan to ban cell phones for students at Bloomington High School. Plus, a music industry veteran shares some wisdom during a stop at Illinois State University.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 21, 2025. You'll hear about efforts to protect the Mahomet Aquifer drinking-water source. Plus, an interview with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal.

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