WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. You'll hear about a rise in auto thefts, locally and nationally. Plus, one of Santa's helpers talks about what it's like to don the red suit and the white beard.

<p>WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. You'll hear about a rise in auto thefts, locally and nationally. Plus, one of Santa's helpers talks about what it's like to don the red suit and the white beard.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>