The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. You'll hear about Sen. Tammy Duckworth's efforts to win fertility protections. Plus, an interview with former McLean County Farm Bureau chief Mike Swartz.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. You'll hear about enrollment trends at Heartland Community College in Normal. Plus, a report on concerns from 988 crisis counselors about the abuse they face from some callers.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. A plan to relocate Bloomington's tent encampment isn't sitting well with some of its residents. And a preview of Edward David Anderson's album release concert at the Normal Theater this week.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. You'll hear from Sen. Dick Durbin about the Biden administration's record through his Judiciary Committee. Plus, a preview of the ISU Horticulture Center's Autumnal Festival.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. You'll hear a recap of a 9/11 ceremony in downtown Bloomington. Plus, an interview with comedian Marlon Wayans before his show in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. You'll hear about a "kindness rally" in downtown Bloomington. Plus, an interview with Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens about homelessness.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. You'll hear about YWCA McLean County making child care more accessible locally. Plus, a new installment of our series Sound Health looks at cancer trends.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. You'll hear about Amtrak's on-time performance in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, an interview with two educational leaders who have a new approach to special education data.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. You'll hear about a possible sales tax measure returning to the ballot in McLean County to support local schools. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's visit to Normal. And a new episode of our Democracy's Future podcast, focused on ISU students who traveled to D.C. this summer.

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