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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 07-26-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, July 26, 2024. You'll hear about a nonprofit that wants to expand its outreach to the LatinX population in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's city manager.
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The Leadoff 07-25-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, July 25, 2024. You'll hear about Unit 5's early discussions about a potential cell phone ban in schools. Plus, why Illinois is seeing so many tornadoes this year.
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The Leadoff 07-24-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. You'll hear about McLean County's new Animal Control facility. Plus, a look at how very old samples can lead to new discoveries in soil research in Illinois.
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The Leadoff 07-23-24
WGLT’s The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, July 23, 2024. You’ll hear about Gov. JB Pritzker and other Illinois Democrats rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus, an interview with Normal mayoral candidate Chemberly Harris.
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The Leadoff 07-22-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, July 22, 2024. You'll hear local reaction to President Biden's decision not to seek re-election. Plus, a look at plans to fill manufacturing workforce gaps left behind by the baby boomers.
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The Leadoff 07-19-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Friday, July 19, 2024. How a new law protecting pregnant people affects McLean County workers. And an Illinois State University alum unveiled a statue honoring baseball legend Ryne Sandberg.
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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