The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. You'll hear about a push for a new state housing tax credit coming to Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a preview of a McLean County Board race in east Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. You'll hear a recap of WGLT's forum featuring two candidates running for Illinois Senate in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, an interview with a Postal Service workers union official in Bloomington, about their contract talks.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 14, 2024. You'll hear about ISU's plans for the Country Financial property its acquiring in Bloomington. Plus, a preview of Nomad Theatre's new collection of short plays inspired by the election.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. You'll hear about Student Athlete Mental Health Week at Illinois State University, including mindfulness yoga. Plus, a look at women filling the need for skilled trades workers.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. You'll hear about a ballot question related to the elected McLean County auditor. Plus, an interview with Redbird basketball legend Doug Collins as he's inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. You'll hear about redevelopment prospects at the Front N Center building in downtown Bloomington. Plus, a new installment of our Sound Health series looks at adult vaccination rates.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. You'll hear how Bloomington-Normal is reflecting one year of war since the attacks in Gaza. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's city manager about the future of Eastland Mall.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. You'll hear about a change to how meetings will be conducted by the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. Plus, an interview with ISU's president about the budget.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. You'll hear an update on the shooting in Normal over ISU's homecoming weekend. Plus, a conversation about mental health and college student-athletes.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. You'll hear about a PNC economist's view of the Central Illinois economy, during a visit to Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a Bloomington painter creates her first art book.

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