WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. You'll hear about the grand opening of a new chocolate factory in Bloomington. Plus, you'll hear local perspectives on the United Methodist Church's reversal on LGBTQ clergy and approving new language that opens the doors for same-sex marriages.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. You'll hear about the grand opening of a new chocolate factory in Bloomington. Plus, you'll hear local perspectives on the United Methodist Church's reversal on LGBTQ clergy and approving new language that opens the doors for same-sex marriages.

WGLT'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 day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community. Available by 5 a.m. every weekday.

The Leadoff

WGLT'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 day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community. Available by 6 a.m. every weekday.

WGLT'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 day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community. Available by 6 a.m. every weekday.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 30, 2024. You'll hear about an apparent murder-suicide in northeast Normal. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Dave Koehler about the newly passed state budget.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 30, 2024. You'll hear about an apparent murder-suicide in northeast Normal. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Dave Koehler about the newly passed state budget.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 29, 2024. You'll hear about how this summer's noisy cicadas will impact those with hearing issues. Plus, a new installment of our Sound Health series looks at weight-loss drugs.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 29, 2024. You'll hear about how this summer's noisy cicadas will impact those with hearing issues. Plus, a new installment of our Sound Health series looks at weight-loss drugs.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 23, 2024. You'll hear a recap of this week's dust storms that snarled interstate traffic in Central Illinois. Plus, a look at major projects underway at Bloomington-Normal's sewage treatment system.

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 23, 2024. You'll hear a recap of this week's dust storms that snarled interstate traffic in Central Illinois. Plus, a look at major projects underway at Bloomington-Normal's sewage treatment system.

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