WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The only news agency in neighboring Ford County got a lifeline with a state tax credit helping local newsrooms in Illinois. Plus, a familiar face returns to the Baby Fold, this time to serve as a principal at the Hammitt School on Willow Street.

<p>WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The only news agency in neighboring Ford County got a lifeline with a state tax credit helping local newsrooms in Illinois. Plus, a familiar face returns to the Baby Fold, this time to serve as a principal at the Hammitt School on Willow Street.</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 - Tuesday 08/12/2025

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The Leadoff - Tuesday 08/12/2025

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