The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. You'll hear about McLean County's new Animal Control facility. Plus, a look at how very old samples can lead to new discoveries in soil research in Illinois.

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WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 23, 2024. You’ll hear about Gov. JB Pritzker and other Illinois Democrats rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus, an interview with Normal mayoral candidate Chemberly Harris.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 22, 2024. You'll hear local reaction to President Biden's decision not to seek re-election. Plus, a look at plans to fill manufacturing workforce gaps left behind by the baby boomers.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Friday, July 19, 2024. How a new law protecting pregnant people affects McLean County workers. And an Illinois State University alum unveiled a statue honoring baseball legend Ryne Sandberg.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Thursday, July 18, 2024. The faculty of ISU's lab schools looks to unionize. And Miller Park Zoo presents a 15-year plan.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Wednesday, July 17, 2024. A third candidate vies to be Bloomington's mayor. Plus, a Central Illinois delegate says Donald Trump's VP pick will energize young Republicans.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Chris Koos announces a renewed bid for Normal mayor. And WGLT mental health reporter Melissa Ellin visits a local death cafe.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 15, 2024. You'll hear local reaction to U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen's decision to call for President Biden to step aside. Plus, you'll learn about an exhibition featuring west Bloomington artists.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 12, 2024. You'll hear an inmate's perspective on the debate over the future of the Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln. Plus, Recycling Furniture for Families needs a new roof.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 11, 2024. You'll hear about a new effort to support ISU's men's basketball program, through endorsement deals. Plus, the McLean County Center for Human Services in downtown Bloomington offers multiple public trainings on behavioral health and prevention.

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