The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. You'll hear about a Bloomington shelter's creative approach to helping renters find a place to live. Plus, a new Sound Health installment marks Eating Disorders Week.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. You'll hear about Gov. JB Pritzker's visit to Normal to cut the ribbon on a new manufacturing training facility. Plus, an interview with the director of the Normal Public Library.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. You'll hear about the firing of a Bloomington Police sergeant. Plus, an interview with a journalist who brought a Bloomington murder case to a national audience.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. You'll hear Normal's city manager talking about how quickly zoning and policy changes impact actual housing construction. Plus, a new episode of WGLT's Datebook.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Frday, Feb. 23, 2024. You'll hear about what's next for the Central Illinois Bridge Academy in Normal. Plus, learn about faculty unionization at Illinois State University.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. You'll hear about the governor's budget address. Plus, learn more about plans for an indoor pickleball complex in Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. You'll hear from U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen during a recent stop in central Illinois. And you'll hear about the slow pace of gun registration following the state's enactment of a ban on assault-style weapons.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. You'll hear about the first public forum for ISU's search for a new president. Plus, an interview with the Mid-Illinois Realtors president about home-sales trends as 2024 begins.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. You'll hear about a renewable energy competition for kids at Heartland Community College. Plus, an interview with head of Illinois Wesleyan's nursing program, which is on the rebound.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. You'll hear about transportation planning for rural parts of central Illinois. Plus, a preview of a new production of "The Wolves" on stage at Illinois Wesleyan University.

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