WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. You'll hear about former State Farm CEO Ed Rust Jr.'s remarks at Illinois Wesleyan about liberal arts education. Plus, a look at how Home Sweet Ministries evolved over the past 108 years.

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