The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. You'll hear about an expected winter storm on its way next week. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece about capital spending in 2023 and 2024.WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. You'll hear about an expected winter storm on its way next week. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece about capital spending in 2023 and 2024.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. You'll hear about succession planning at State Farm. Plus, you'll learn about new state laws that took effect with the new year.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. You'll hear about Eastland Mall's appeal to lower its property tax bill. Plus, you'll learn about a nearly $18 million expansion plan at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. You'll hear about seniors at Wood Hill Towers getting free haircuts and shaves, thanks to a nonprofit. Plus, an interview with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen becoming "increasingly troubled" about what's happening in Gaza. And you'll learn about the man behind the massive display of Santas on West Hovey Avenue in Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. You'll hear about parishioners pushing back on a draft plan to close Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington. Plus, an interview with Bloomington City Council member Tom Crumpler.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. You'll hear about the electric automaker Rivian securing its first van fleet customer that's not Amazon. Plus, a preview of a Christmas event happening this weekend at Rader Family Farms.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. You'll hear about progress toward a new grocery store in a small town outside of Bloomington-Normal. Plus, an update on the Weldon Reserve and Carden Springs housing developments in Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. You'll hear about a major project that will improve Route 9 through Bloomington. Plus, you'll hear from the State Police director about "clear and present danger" reporting.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. You'll hear about a housing project near downtown Bloomington that's run into some roadblocks. Plus, a look at how Twin City high schools are planning for more students in accelerated classes.

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