The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 10, 2024. You'll hear about coming changes to how behavioral health dollars are spent in McLean County. Plus, a preview of next week's GOP convention in Milwaukee.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 9, 2024. You'll hear about rural homelessness in Central Illinois. Plus, a new installment of our Sound Health series focuses on a school principal's fight with cancer.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 8, 2024. You'll hear about the potential for an express bus service between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria. Plus, an interview with Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen during a Twin City visit.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. You'll hear an update on a Bloomington plastics recycler that's run into environmental concerns. Plus, a new group at ISU looks at intergenerational relationships.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. You'll hear from the governor about his plan to close and rebuild Logan women's prison ... somewhere else. Plus, an interview with a local locksmith about a move toward deregulation of his industry's licensing requirements.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 1, 2024. You'll hear about budget cuts to soil and water conservation districts. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's city manager about whether the city will pursue its own grocery tax.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 28, 2024. You'll hear about a meeting of Bloomington's commission on gun violence. Plus, how caregivers are supporting one another in McLean County.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 27, 2024. You'll hear about a new water tower coming to south Bloomington. Plus, learn more about the joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 26, 2024. You'll hear about a new action plan for improving early childhood education and child care in Central Illinois. Plus, how Normal firefighters operate inside big manufacturing plants like Rivian.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 25, 2024. You'll hear about what's causing dust storms in Central Illinois. Plus, an exit interview with the departing dean of ISU's Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts.

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