The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 9, 2024. You'll hear about the Normal mayor weighing in on a new approach to spur more housing construction. Plus, an interview with an ISU professor looking to make high school science classrooms more inclusive.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. You'll hear about the grand opening of a new chocolate factory in Bloomington. Plus, you'll hear local perspectives on the United Methodist Church's reversal on LGBTQ clergy and approving new language that opens the doors for same-sex marriages.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 7, 2024. You'll hear about the Center for Human Services looking to develop a new housing project. Plus, an early look at the race for Bloomington mayor.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 6, 2024. You'll hear about Chestnut Health Systems' new family dental clinic in west Bloomington. Plus, a look at Prairie Fire Theatre's new children's opera.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 3, 2024. You'll hear about expansion plans (and incentives) at Rivian. Plus, an interview with a Normal West teacher and softball coach who strives for excellence.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 2, 2024. You'll hear the latest on a pro-Palestinian protest on the Quad at ISU. Plus, hear about Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe's State of the City address.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 1, 2024. You'll hear about a new pro-Palestinian tent encampment set up on the Illinois State University Quad. Plus, a closer look at a plan to eliminate the state's grocery tax.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. You'll hear about Dan Brady running for Bloomington mayor. Plus, an interview with the mother of an ISU alum killed by gun violence, who now lives on through a scholarship.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 29, 2024. You'll hear about PATH stepping back from its lead role in a homeless services coordination program. Plus, a preview of next weekend's Illinois Symphony Orchestra season finale.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 26, 2024. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen's trip to the Mexico border. Plus, an interview with Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule.

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