WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 3, 2024. You'll hear about expansion plans (and incentives) at Rivian. Plus, an interview with a Normal West teacher and softball coach who strives for excellence.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 2, 2024. You'll hear the latest on a pro-Palestinian protest on the Quad at ISU. Plus, hear about Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe's State of the City address.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 1, 2024. You'll hear about a new pro-Palestinian tent encampment set up on the Illinois State University Quad. Plus, a closer look at a plan to eliminate the state's grocery tax.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. You'll hear about Dan Brady running for Bloomington mayor. Plus, an interview with the mother of an ISU alum killed by gun violence, who now lives on through a scholarship.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 29, 2024. You'll hear about PATH stepping back from its lead role in a homeless services coordination program. Plus, a preview of next weekend's Illinois Symphony Orchestra season finale.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 26, 2024. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen's trip to the Mexico border. Plus, an interview with Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, April 25, 2024. You'll hear about crime trends in the Town of Normal. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's incoming city manager, Jeff Jurgens, ahead of this weekend's city council retreat.

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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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