The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. You'll hear about Illinois Wesleyan's recruiting strategy in the age of the demographic dropoff. Plus, an interview with ISU's police chief in the wake of the weekend shooting.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. You'll hear the latest on how Town of Normal and ISU leaders are responding to the homecoming weekend shooting. Plus, Ferrero's Bloomington chocolate plant is officially open for production.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. You'll hear the latest about the weekend fatal shooting near Illinois State University. Plus, a preview of a new political satire on stage at Illinois Wesleyan University.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. You'll hear about a collaboration between two area nonprofits. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's city manager about parking fine enforcement changes.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. You'll hear about the start of early voting in Illinois, and what we should expect in McLean County. Plus, a new installment of Sound Health looks at no-show patients in healthcare.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. You'll hear about dual film and speaker series focused on democracy tied to the election. Plus, an interview with a golf legend who's coming to Normal for a Red Cross fundraiser.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. You'll hear a preview of a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Illinois State University. Plus, how Bloomington-Normal's South Asian Indians are thinking about a political first with this year's presidential tickets.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. You'll hear about Illinois State University's fundraising record and economic impact. Plus, a preview of City of Refuge's new space in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. You'll hear about a Republican lawmaker who wants to address voter fraud, though the acts he wants to criminalize are already illegal. Plus, a preview of this Sunday's Festival of Joy in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. You'll hear about a new effort to monitor air quality in certain parts of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a recap of this week's panel discussion with recent immigrant arrivals in McLean County

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