The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 6, 2025. You'll hear about how Bloomington-Normal private schools are planning for the prospect of more school choice. Plus, a excerpt from WGLT's Normal mayoral candidates forum.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 5, 2025. You'll hear about why the Illinois Art Station is folding into the Town of Normal. Plus, the state climatologist defends the work of the National Weather Service.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 4, 2025. You'll hear about an effort to encourage voters to say "yes" to the school sales tax ballot question. Plus, a new episode of our feel-good series, "More of That, Please."

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 3, 2025. You'll hear about a Twin City native who is now running the Illinois State Archives. Plus, a musical all about being yourself and finding your voice comes to Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. You'll hear about what Bloomington is doing to improve the taste and smell of its water supply. Plus, an interview with Connect Transit's leader about the downtown transfer center project.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. You'll hear about a potential solution emerging for some of Bloomington-Normal's unhoused. Plus, how the freeze on the CFPB could affect Illinoisans.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. You'll hear about online fundraisers set up to help the families of those lost in the Lee Street killings. Plus, you'll hear what District 87 is planning to break down barriers to healthcare for its students.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. You'll hear about a vigil outside a home in Bloomington where four people were found dead over the weekend. Plus, a look at Gov. JB Pritzker's Nazi comparison with the Trump administration.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. You'll hear about the latest in information on a triple homicide-suicide in Bloomington. Plus, a conversation with apartment owners who have a different take on the housing shortage.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. You'll hear concerns about a pending bill that a Bloomington-Normal advocate says could impact voter rights. Plus, a preview of music happening this Sunday at Illinois Art Station as part of Wellness Weekend.

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