WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. You'll hear from AFSCME members and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen about the GOP's tax cut and spending plan. Plus, a tour of the new Bloomington Career Academy location.

<p>WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. You'll hear from AFSCME members and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen about the GOP's tax cut and spending plan. Plus, a tour of the new Bloomington Career Academy location.</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 - Wednesday 08/27/2025

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