The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. You'll hear about work-from-home trends in McLean County. Plus, a preview of the primary race between two Republicans running for an Illinois House seat in Bloomington-Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. You'll hear about a Broadway performer whose bringing her journey with bipolar disorder to a Bloomington stage. Plus, a preview of the primary race for McLean County circuit clerk.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. You'll hear about a resolution to a dispute over a rusty old water tower in a small town near Bloomington-Normal. Plus, an ISU physics professor leads a public seminar series focused nuclear weaponry.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. You'll hear about new access to obstetrics care, thanks to a partnership between two healthcare providers. Plus, an update on Central Catholic's $10 million fundraising campaign.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. You'll hear about a regional Super Bowl commercial featuring a central Illinois farmer. Plus, an interview with Normal native and former "American Idol" finalist Leah Marlene about her new EP and East Coast tour.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. You'll hear about how changes to the FAFSA form are impacting Bloomington-Normal students and their families. Plus, the Town of Normal looks to redo its skate park.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. You'll hear about Aaron Rossi's guilty plea in the federal tax and mail fraud case against him. Plus, an interview with Normal Mayor Chris Koos about the town's new spending plan.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. You'll hear the latest in the criminal case against former Reditus Labs CEO Aaron Rossi. Plus, correspondent Michele Steinbacher reports on District 87's new plan for English language learners.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. You'll hear about a cannabis festival coming to central Illinois in April. Plus, learn more about McLean County's efforts to boost high-quality internet access for its residents.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. You'll hear about Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's visit to Bloomington-Normal to push the We Thrive initiative. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health introduces you to an entrepreneurial doctor.

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