The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 23, 2024. You'll hear a recap of this week's dust storms that snarled interstate traffic in Central Illinois. Plus, a look at major projects underway at Bloomington-Normal's sewage treatment system.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 22, 2024. You'll hear about Bloomington's progress toward a plan to address the housing shortage. Plus, local labor legend John Penn is honored as a McLean County History Maker.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. You'll hear why Rivian didn't get the $49.5 million in EDGE tax credits it was promised by the state. Plus, WGLT's Melissa Ellin reports on what students, educators and parents think should be done about phones in schools.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 20, 2024. You'll hear what students will pay to attend Illinois State University in the fall. Plus, Bloomington High School students share what they're excited for this summer.

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WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 17, 2024. You’ll hear that some faculty at ISU are raising concerns about how administration has handled safety threats. Plus, government and economic leaders are pushing back against a plan to shut down the Logan Correctional Center and move it up north.

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WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 16, 2024. You’ll hear how a Bloomington-Normal youth organization hopes to reduce racial disparities in drownings. Plus, Illinois State University political scientist Ali Riaz speaks with WGLT's Charlie Schlenker about his new book "How Autocrats Rise." 

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 15, 2024. You'll hear about next steps for the McLean County Regional Planning Commission's housing recovery plan. Plus, visit a growing farm and food community in Benson, Illinois.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 14, 2024. You'll hear about the need for blood donations ahead of the summer "trauma season." Plus, an interview with students who worked on a survey about recycling habits, confusion and questions in McLean County.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 13, 2024. You'll hear about a Bloomington-based agency that's engaging faith groups to help those with mental health and substance use disorders. Plus, an interview with a Heartland Community College professor and poet for Mother's Day.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 10, 2024. You'll hear about college students pushing to get Election Day off. Plus, a look at an effort taking shape to help the unhoused before the summer heat sets in.

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