The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. You'll hear about two professors preparing a talk about election and media literacy in Normal. Plus, a report from WBEZ on how voter data exposed the addresses of judges.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. You'll hear about a Bloomington brand called Stay Another Day that's having national impact. Plus, a preview of a suicide prevention fundraiser and awareness walk in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. You'll hear about Normal Police being called to break up large parties at town parks. Plus, a look at the play "The Minutes" that takes the stage in Bloomington-Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. You'll hear about the Normal police chief hoping to turn a mistake at the airport into a teachable moment. Plus, WGLT tries to find out what's up with all those little bugs that descended upon Bloomington-Normal one night this week.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. You'll hear an interview with ISU athletics director Jeri Beggs. Plus, WGLT talks to Bloomington City Council member Mollie Ward about the recent report from the Special Commission on Safe Communities, which she championed.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know your start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. You'll hear the latest on plans for a downtown Bloomington transit hub. Plus, an interview with District 87 superintendent David Mouser.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. You'll hear about scorching weather in Central Illinois. Plus, an interview with Unit 5's superintendent about the rise in students lacking permanent housing.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. You'll hear about public information sessions about property taxes and assessments. Plus, a preview of a new production at Community Players Theatre.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. You'll hear about how Twin City school districts are approaching cell phones in classrooms as the new year begins. Plus, an interview with the head coach and GM of the new Bloomington pro hockey team.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. You'll hear from Central Illinois Democrats who are in Chicago for their convention. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington native looking to change the face of wildfire fighting.

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