WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. You'll hear from Illinois' agriculture chief about how federal economic relief will impact farmers. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece.

<p>WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. You'll hear from Illinois' agriculture chief about how federal economic relief will impact farmers. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece.</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>

The Leadoff - Thursday 12/18/2025

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