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The Leadoff WGLT
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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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 04-24-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, April 24, 2024. You'll hear from the athletics director at Illinois State University. Plus, a look at problem gambling in Central Illinois as sports gaming goes mainstream.
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The Leadoff 04-23-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. You'll hear about PATH losing out on a big state contractor. Plus, an interview with the outgoing director of the Bloomington Housing Authority.
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The Leadoff 04-22-24
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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The Leadoff 04-19-24
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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The Leadoff 04-18-24
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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The Leadoff 04-17-24
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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Customer Reviews
Great resource
I listen every morning and feel lucky—most communities this size don’t have access to a podcast of important local news.
Informative
Great local news