The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The mayor of Normal answers criticism about a swiftly passed tax hike to fund the added costs of the Uptown Underpass. And Illinois Symphony music director Taichi Fukumura returns to Bloomington-Normal for the first engagement of his second season with "Hero's Journey."

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. A new adaptive playground makes play more accessible for elementary school students with disabilities. And attendance at Bloomington-Normal's food pantries has surged as some SNAP benefits are paused.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. You'll hear about some Uptown business owners concerned about tonight's underpass tax vote. Plus, a checkup on the Twin City housing market.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. You'll hear about a school report card's results for Twin City schools. Plus, a closer look at the new tax proposal that would fund the Uptown Normal underpass.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. You'll hear the latest development in the Reditus Labs saga. Plus, an interview with an AI expert who's coming to speak at Illinois State University next week.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. You'll hear about demolition starting on the Front N Center building in Downtown Bloomington. Plus, an interview with ISU women's basketball coach Kristen Gillespie.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen pushing for the USDA to keep funding SNAP food benefits during the shutdown. Plus, an update on the future of the Bloomington Public Safety and Community Relations Board.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. You'll hear about McLean County's recycling rate hitting a new milestone. Plus, a visit to a killer Halloween decorator's home in Gridley.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. You'll hear about a new budget model that will be used at Illinois State University. Plus, an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, who will visit Normal next week for WGLT's Radio Faces.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. You'll hear about a utility dispute that's holding up the creation of more housing in Lexington. Plus, meet a Mackinaw teenager with his sights set on the Olympics.

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