The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 14, 2024. You'll hear about Georgia's governor reacting to Rivian's change of plans. Plus, an interview with an IHSA administrator about the fast-growing sport of girls wrestling.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 13, 2024. You'll hear about financial challenges at Green Top Grocery in Bloomington. Plus, learn about the piano-playing volunteers who help put patients and visitors at ease at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 12, 2024. You'll hear about uncertainty about the future of McLean County's Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. Plus, an interview with Republican state Sen. Sally Turner, who represents parts of McLean County.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 11, 2024. You'll hear about the Normal Community boys basketball team's run to the state finals. Plus, a preview of WGLT's next Highway 309 LIVE concert presented by CEFCU.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 8, 2024. You'll hear about Bloomington's city manager being a finalist for a job out-of-state. Plus, a look at Rivian's new vehicles that were just announced.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 7, 2024. You'll hear reaction to a police shooting on Interstate 55 in Lexington. Plus, a look at the Republican primary for the 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of Bloomington-Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 6, 2024. You'll hear about a proposal to limit the number of smoke and vape shops in Uptown. Plus, you'll learn about the Illinois Commission on Equitable Public University Funding's recommendations.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 5, 2024. You'll hear about a Bloomington-based rape crisis center looking to a new funding source to deliver its services. Plus, a preview of the TedXNormal event later this spring.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 4, 2024. You'll hear about how Illinois is responding to attacks on fertility treatments. Plus, a preview of the McLean County Arts Center's amateur exhibition, which is now open.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 1, 2024. You'll hear about efforts to get rid of lead water lines across Bloomington and Normal. Plus, the City of Bloomington makes a move against a long-vacant property downtown.

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