The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. You'll hear about a new leader at Promise Council of McLean County. Plus, a recap of a recent union forum for candidates running for mayor in Bloomington and Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. You'll hear how street outreach teams are helping the unhoused through this cold stretch in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, you'll hear from a St. Louis Cardinals pitcher with spring training just a few weeks away.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. You'll hear about a forum featuring the candidates for Bloomington and Normal mayor. Plus, a look at a traveling Harlem Renaissance that's in Bloomington-Normal this winter.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. You'll hear about a Central Illinois lawmaker who is headed to Washington for the inauguration. Plus, an interview with the Normal city manager.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. You'll hear about Midwest Food Bank's efforts to help those impacted by the California wildfires. Plus, an interview with a Carle Health doctor about changing guidance on treating Restless Legs Syndrome.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. You'll hear a remembrance of former Normal Mayor Rich Godfrey, who died recently. Plus, an interview with Democratic state Rep. Sharon Chung as the spring session begins.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. You'll hear from Sen. Tammy Duckworth about confirmation hearings for the next Defense secretary. Plus, an interview with Illinois Wesleyan's women's basketball coach Mia Smith.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. You'll hear about how the City of Bloomington plans to approach a budget gap. Plus, a preview of next Saturday's Illinois Symphony Orchestra chamber performance.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. You'll hear about the future of a Boys and Girls Club program at Bloomington Junior High School. Plus, an interview with a developer planning new apartments in the heart of Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. You'll hear about trends related to housing-insecure students in Central Illinois. Plus, a remembrance of the late Illinois Wesleyan University alum and acclaimed classical vocalist John Jack Waddell.

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