The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. You'll hear about Project Oz in Bloomington getting two grants to serve unhoused young people. Plus, a report from WBEZ about conservation farming practices in central Illinois.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. You'll hear about the forecast for travel in Illinois from AAA. Plus, an interview with a Normal city administrator about how to speed up new-housing construction.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. You'll hear about a battle brewing over a proposed solid waste transfer station in McLean County. Plus, you'll meet an artist showing their work at the McLean County Arts Center's Holiday Treasures show.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. You'll hear about the recent Main Street Conference in Pontiac, focused on revitalizing downtowns. Plus, a preview of this weekend's Festival of Trees in Bloomington.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. You'll hear about new rules taking shape related to CO2 capture wells in McLean County. Plus, a closer look at how Narcan distribution, training and use is progressing in McLean County.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. You'll hear about an effort to save an old water tower in a small McLean County village. Plus, a look at The Salvation Army's stopgap plan to provide overnight relief from the cold.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. You'll hear about Heartland Community College marking National Apprenticeship Week. Plus, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen visits Illinois State University in Normal.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. You'll hear about how private schools in Bloomington-Normal are reacting to the apparent end to the Invest in Kids scholarship program. Plus, a look at an effort to bring a fleet of rentable e-scooters to the community.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. You'll hear about President Biden's trip to northern Illinois. Plus, a preview of a new production of "Bloomsday" at Heartland Theatre Company.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. You'll hear about former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger's new book "Renegade." Plus, an interview with Redbird football coach Brock Spack about the return of the IHSA state finals to Normal.

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