The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. You'll hear about farmland prices in Illinois settling down. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos about safe speeds on Constitution Trail.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. You'll hear about substance-abuse prevention efforts in McLean County. Plus, a look at the Sonya Massey case in Springfield and why legislative reform may not follow soon.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. You'll hear about ISU's bright showing at a cross-country solar car race. Plus, a new episode of our Sound Health series focuses on colon health.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. You'll hear about Bloomington Public Library's new expansion project. Plus, an interview with the retiring head of the Missouri Valley Football Conference, which includes ISU.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. You'll hear from the president of One Earth Energy about carbon sequestration in Illinois. Plus, an interview with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 31, 2024. You'll hear about a timeless donation to Heartland Community College. Plus, why some residents at Phoenix Towers in Bloomington are organizing to protect their rights.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 30, 2024. You'll hear about Normal Town Council member Kathleen Lorenz's run for mayor. Plus, a visit with some therapy dogs who are part of a youth reading program.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 29, 2024. You'll hear about what a survey turned up related to problems in Downtown Bloomington. Plus, a look at U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's political future as the DNC in Chicago nears.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 26, 2024. You'll hear about a nonprofit that wants to expand its outreach to the LatinX population in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's city manager.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 25, 2024. You'll hear about Unit 5's early discussions about a potential cell phone ban in schools. Plus, why Illinois is seeing so many tornadoes this year.

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