The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Wednesday, September 10, 2025. One McLean County law enforcement agency inadvertently shared license plate data with federal immigration authorities. And Rader Family Farms prepares for opening day with a new corn maze celebrating Country Financial's centennial.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. A wastewater modernization project aims to reduce flooding in Bloomington-Normal. And retired journalist and author Steve Vogel has written a new memoir detailing stories from his career.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. You'll hear an update about Downtown Bloomington's performing arts venues. Plus, a preview of a new photo exhibition in Bloomington that shares the stories and craftsmanship behind a popular Mexican doll.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. You'll hear about rising tension over a shared sales tax fund in McLean County. Plus, how changes to Illinois' public defense system could impact its youngest stakeholders.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. You'll hear about driving safety as agricultural equipment hits the road ahead of harvest. Plus, a Fitch Ratings analyst weighs in on pressures facing State Farm and other insurers.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. You'll hear about District 87 considering changes to its graduation requirements. Plus, a look at bird safety when fishing line litter is left near bodies of water in Central Illinois.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. You'll hear what the ACLU thinks of license plate reading cameras following new concerns from the secretary of state. Plus, a preview of Heartland Theatre's new production, "Venus in Fur."

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. You'll hear from the Bloomington city manager about the decision to pull BPD out of an immigration event. Plus, McLean County election officials talk about voter rolls and mail-in voting.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. You'll hear from the McLean County Wheelers president about recent bicycle-vehicle collisions. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington woman who wrote a children's book.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. You'll hear from AFSCME members and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen about the GOP's tax cut and spending plan. Plus, a tour of the new Bloomington Career Academy location.

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