The Leadoff WGLT

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 22, 2024. You'll hear about Senate Republicans raising concerns about proposed changes to higher education funding. Plus, how appeals courts are adjusting to the end of cash bail and an increased caseload.
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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 19, 2024. You'll hear about Bloomington naming Jeff Jurgens as its new city manager. Plus, an interview with Unit 5 superintendent Kristen Weikle about school capacity issues.
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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 18, 2024. You'll hear about a panel discussion in Normal about women in prison, led by those who've been behind bars themselves. Plus, how to engage young people ahead of the November election.

 
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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 17, 2024. You'll hear about a plastics recycler facing a deadline from the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District. Plus, step inside Bloomington's first cat cafe.
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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. You'll hear about Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe's re-election plans. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's library director about keeping library workers safe.
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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 15, 2024. You'll hear the latest from a homeless encampment in Bloomington. Plus, a preview of the new show from the Coalescence Theatre Project in Bloomington.
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