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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.
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The Leadoff 03-29-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Friday, March 29, 2024. City Manager Tim Gleason will depart Bloomington, returning to familiar territory in May. Plus, the results of an audit on Illinois State's athletic department following former director Kyle Brennan's departure.
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The Leadoff 03-28-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Thursday, March 28, 2024. Restaurant workers respond to proposed legislation that would allow them to rely less on tips. Plus, an introduction to the 2024 class of McLean County History Makers
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The Leadoff 03-27-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Congressman Darin LaHood on his "no" vote on a spending bill that kept the government open. And an appreciate of late Normal mayor Kent Karraker.
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The Leadoff 03-26-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. You'll hear about Sen. Dick Durbin's stop in Normal. Plus, an interview with the head of arts and entertainment for the City of Bloomington.
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The Leadoff 03-25-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 25, 2024. You'll hear about the McLean County Housing Coalition's new report. Plus, an interview about problems with electric buses at Connect Transit.
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The Leadoff 03-22-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 22, 2024. You'll hear about Project Oz breaking ground on its expansion project. Plus, a preview of Derpfest, happening this weekend in downtown Bloomington.
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