The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. You'll hear reaction from Central Illinois Scouting leaders to a potential breakup with the military. Plus, more of our interview with two Illinois Supreme Court justices.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. You'll hear about Heartland Community College showcasing its apprenticeship programs. Plus, information on how to schedule a phone call from Santa.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. You'll hear from two Illinois Supreme Court justices during a stop in Bloomington. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. You'll hear about Brightpoint's Bloomington Crisis Nursery facing growing need -- and need helping to meet it. Plus, an interview with McLean County's Toys for Toys leader.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. You'll hear about how AI is changing college-level instruction. Plus, the Bloomington-Normal Deaf Club teams up with Santa and Mrs. Claus for some community engagement.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. You'll hear about calls for Washington -- and Springfield -- to do more to lower healthcare costs. Plus, an interview with the manager at Often Running in Normal, which is closing soon.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. You'll hear about McLean County investing in eye movement and memory therapy training for counselors and social workers. Plus, an interview with a Lexington man who was just honored for his volunteer work at Starved Rock State Park.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. You'll hear about an effort to recruit volunteers for The Immigration Project's Rapid Response Team. Plus, an interview with musician Yea Big about a new music release.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. You'll hear about McLean County's new behavioral health action plan. Plus, a Bloomington-Normal group is seeking public input as it looks for ways to reduce barriers to recovery services.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. You'll hear about Normal's firefighters union raising concerns about staffing and the closure of a station that's being replaced. Plus, Part 4 of WGLT's series about mobile home parks in Bloomington-Normal.

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