The Leadoff
The Leadoff
Playlist by The LeadoffWGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the da…Follow the podcast:
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The Leadoff - Tuesday 3/11/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 11, 2025. You'll hear about an effort to add more oversight to homeschooling in Illinois. Plus, a local Rotarian explains how the Trump administration's moves could impact the fight against malaria.
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The Leadoff - Monday 3/10/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 10, 2025. You'll hear how high egg prices are impacting Bloomington restaurants and their customers. Plus, a preview of "Rock of Ages" at Community Players Theatre.
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The Leadoff - Friday 3/7/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 7, 2025. You'll hear about efforts to curb the fentanyl problem in Illinois, including from the McLean County coroner. Plus, what the Bloomington mayoral candidates have to say about housing.
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The Leadoff - Thursday 3/6/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 6, 2025. You'll hear about how Bloomington-Normal private schools are planning for the prospect of more school choice. Plus, a excerpt from WGLT's Normal mayoral candidates forum.
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The Leadoff - Wednesday 3/5/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 5, 2025. You'll hear about why the Illinois Art Station is folding into the Town of Normal. Plus, the state climatologist defends the work of the National Weather Service.
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The Leadoff - Tuesday 3/4/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 4, 2025. You'll hear about an effort to encourage voters to say "yes" to the school sales tax ballot question. Plus, a new episode of our feel-good series, "More of That, Please."
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The Leadoff - Monday 3/3/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 3, 2025. You'll hear about a Twin City native who is now running the Illinois State Archives. Plus, a musical all about being yourself and finding your voice comes to Bloomington.
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The Leadoff - Friday 2/28/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. You'll hear about what Bloomington is doing to improve the taste and smell of its water supply. Plus, an interview with Connect Transit's leader about the downtown transfer center project.
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The Leadoff - Thursday 2/27/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. You'll hear about a potential solution emerging for some of Bloomington-Normal's unhoused. Plus, how the freeze on the CFPB could affect Illinoisans.
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The Leadoff - Wednesday 2/26/2025
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. You'll hear about online fundraisers set up to help the families of those lost in the Lee Street killings. Plus, you'll hear what District 87 is planning to break down barriers to healthcare for its st…
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