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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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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.

Twitter:

@wgltnews

Language:

English

Contact:

309-438-5426


Episodes

The Leadoff 03-28-24

3/28/2024
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 Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-27-24

3/27/2024
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. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-26-24

3/26/2024
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. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-25-24

3/25/2024
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. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-22-24

3/22/2024
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. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-21-24

3/21/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 21, 2024. You'll hear about how McLean County farmers stack up nationally. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Scott Preston. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-20-24

3/20/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. You'll hear about the primary election results. Plus, a look at next steps for Bloomington's big downtown streetscapes project. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-19-24

3/19/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, aka Election Day. You'll hear about Illinois State University officially hiring its 21st president. Plus, an interview with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-18-24

3/18/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 18. You'll hear about plans to tear down and rebuild a prison in Lincoln. And you'll hear an interview with the headliner for Wednesday's WGLT Highway 309 LIVE show at the Normal Theater. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-15-24

3/15/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 15, 2024. You'll hear about McLean County's justice system adapting to the Pretrial Fairness Act. Plus, a look at an unusually great year for the Evans Junior High School chess teams. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-14-24

3/14/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 14, 2024. You'll hear about Georgia's governor reacting to Rivian's change of plans. Plus, an interview with an IHSA administrator about the fast-growing sport of girls wrestling. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-13-24

3/13/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 13, 2024. You'll hear about financial challenges at Green Top Grocery in Bloomington. Plus, learn about the piano-playing volunteers who help put patients and visitors at ease at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-12-24

3/12/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 12, 2024. You'll hear about uncertainty about the future of McLean County's Behavioral Health Coordinating Council. Plus, an interview with Republican state Sen. Sally Turner, who represents parts of McLean County. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-11-24

3/11/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 11, 2024. You'll hear about the Normal Community boys basketball team's run to the state finals. Plus, a preview of WGLT's next Highway 309 LIVE concert presented by CEFCU. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-08-24

3/8/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 8, 2024. You'll hear about Bloomington's city manager being a finalist for a job out-of-state. Plus, a look at Rivian's new vehicles that were just announced. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-07-24

3/7/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 7, 2024. You'll hear reaction to a police shooting on Interstate 55 in Lexington. Plus, a look at the Republican primary for the 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of Bloomington-Normal. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-06-24

3/6/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 6, 2024. You'll hear about a proposal to limit the number of smoke and vape shops in Uptown. Plus, you'll learn about the Illinois Commission on Equitable Public University Funding's recommendations. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-05-24

3/5/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 5, 2024. You'll hear about a Bloomington-based rape crisis center looking to a new funding source to deliver its services. Plus, a preview of the TedXNormal event later this spring. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-04-24

3/4/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 4, 2024. You'll hear about how Illinois is responding to attacks on fertility treatments. Plus, a preview of the McLean County Arts Center's amateur exhibition, which is now open. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20

The Leadoff 03-01-24

3/1/2024
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 1, 2024. You'll hear about efforts to get rid of lead water lines across Bloomington and Normal. Plus, the City of Bloomington makes a move against a long-vacant property downtown. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:20