The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 7, 2024. You'll hear about why there aren't more noisy cicadas here in Bloomington-Normal. 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, June 6, 2024. You'll hear about Illinois' Democratic senators pushing a bill that would make contraceptives a federal right. Plus, an interview with the new maestro of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 5, 2024. You'll hear about two housing projects opening soon in Bloomington and Heyworth. Plus, a check on the status of Karina's Bill in Springfield.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 4, 2024. You'll hear from a court advocate with Countering Domestic Violence, who helps guide the public discourse after Amy Moore's death. Plus, you'll hear a preview of an interactive theatre program for kids that's coming through Bloomington-Normal on Tuesday.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 3, 2024. You'll hear about a GoFundMe fundraiser that's helping the sons of a slain Unit 5 teacher. Plus, a conversation with The Sweet Nothings as they prepare to play a show at Cogs & Corsets in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 31, 2024. You'll hear about the Bloomington Bison's NHL affiliation, which was just announced. Plus, a look at a faith-based education program coming to a community just outside of Bloomington-Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 30, 2024. You'll hear about an apparent murder-suicide in northeast Normal. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Dave Koehler about the newly passed state budget.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 29, 2024. You'll hear about how this summer's noisy cicadas will impact those with hearing issues. Plus, a new installment of our Sound Health series looks at weight-loss drugs.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 28, 2024. You'll hear about a rebranding campaign for the Boy Scouts to reflect its efforts to be more inclusive. Plus, two Bloomington-Normal teachers reflect on their 30-plus years in the profession in an audio postcard.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 24, 2024. You'll hear from Bloomington's new city manager, who is expecting to move swiftly to address the housing shortage in the Twin Cities. Plus, hear how schools and community groups are increasingly utilizing sensory rooms in child development.

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