WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. You'll hear about a planned roundabout near Rivian's plant that's causing concerns for some farmers. Plus, a Muslim-American scholar on education and Middle Eastern identity from Bloomington worries the long-term commitment needed to help Palestinians rebuild may never come.

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