The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. You'll hear about the pace of housing development approvals and construction in Normal. Plus, a poet's remarkable journey with his father is told during a visit to Bloomington-Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. You'll hear about state Sen. Dave Koehler's clean energy bill ahead of the spring session. Plus, an interview with Habitat for Humanity McLean County's new leader.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. You'll hear from Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. And you'll learn about how the Town of Normal may redirect some of its homeless services grant money to make sure it gets used.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. You'll hear an update about a homeless encampment in Bloomington. Plus, learn about this month's Vegan Chef Challenge in Bloomington-Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. You'll hear about ISU's College of Engineering moving one big step closer to recruiting students. And you'll learn about the McLean County Emergency Management Agency's planning efforts related to possible asylum-seekers arriving here.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. You'll hear about a proposal related to immigration in front of the McLean County Board. Plus, a preview of a new production of "12 Angry Jurors" at Community Players Theatre in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. You'll hear about an OSF HealthCare simulation with ISU's Mennonite College of Nursing. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington lawyer about his new role with the Illinois Supreme Court's Commission on Professionalism.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. You'll hear about discussions related to election security during early voting in McLean County. Plus, an appreciation of the life of former ISU trustee Betty Kinser, who recently died.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. You'll hear about efforts to keep Donald Trump off the ballot in Illinois. Plus, a look at how Bloomington-Normal employers are adapting to a new state law requiring paid leave.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. You'll hear about an interesting connection between gun legislation and women in state legislatures. Plus, a look at secondary trauma stemming from the Israel-Hamas war.

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