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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 everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. You'll hear about how changes to a worker visa program will impact a Central Illinois health care system. Plus, an interview with Twin City singer-songwriter Dan Hubbard.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. You'll hear from Illinois' agriculture chief about how federal economic relief will impact farmers. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. You'll hear from ISU football coach Brock Spack ahead of their semifinal game at Villanova. Plus, a look at Country Financial's origin story on its 100th birthday.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. You'll hear about a leadership shakeup at the Illinois Farm Bureau. Plus, ISU basketball legend Doug Collins leaves his mark on campus in a new way.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thank you for being a loyal subscriber to WGLT's The Leadoff. The Leadoff will release its last episode on Friday, Dec. 19. Listener habits have changed a LOT since The Leadoff debuted six years ago. Over a thousand episodes later, we've learned that individual news stories and newscasts attract the most listeners. Podcast listeners should subscribe to the Sound Ideas podcast and the WGLT Newscasts podcast for local news feeds that will be updated several times each weekday. And THANKS for listening.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. You'll hear about the abrupt closure of Downtown Bloomington's post office. Plus, a visit to Santa's Village (aka the Merkles' front yard) in LeRoy.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. You'll hear about Rivian building its own powerful AI chips for autonomous driving. Plus, what's next for Bloomington's police accountability board.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. You'll hear about Bloomington's new proactive approach to property maintenance issues. Plus, Twin City women share their experiences with menopause.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. You'll hear about ISU football's playoff run and their next matchup in California. Plus, why some McLean County Board members are criticizing their own health department inspectors.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. You'll hear from VisitBN about a new survey to guide the future of tourism efforts in Bloomington-Normal. Plus, an update on the Connect Transit downtown transfer center project.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. You'll hear reaction from Central Illinois Scouting leaders to a potential breakup with the military. Plus, more of our interview with two Illinois Supreme Court justices.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. You'll hear about Heartland Community College showcasing its apprenticeship programs. Plus, information on how to schedule a phone call from Santa.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. You'll hear from two Illinois Supreme Court justices during a stop in Bloomington. Plus, an interview with Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. You'll hear about Brightpoint's Bloomington Crisis Nursery facing growing need -- and need helping to meet it. Plus, an interview with McLean County's Toys for Toys leader.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. You'll hear about how AI is changing college-level instruction. Plus, the Bloomington-Normal Deaf Club teams up with Santa and Mrs. Claus for some community engagement.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. You'll hear about calls for Washington -- and Springfield -- to do more to lower healthcare costs. Plus, an interview with the manager at Often Running in Normal, which is closing soon.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. You'll hear about McLean County investing in eye movement and memory therapy training for counselors and social workers. Plus, an interview with a Lexington man who was just honored for his volunteer work at Starved Rock State Park.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. You'll hear about an effort to recruit volunteers for The Immigration Project's Rapid Response Team. Plus, an interview with musician Yea Big about a new music release.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. You'll hear about McLean County's new behavioral health action plan. Plus, a Bloomington-Normal group is seeking public input as it looks for ways to reduce barriers to recovery services.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. You'll hear about Normal's firefighters union raising concerns about staffing and the closure of a station that's being replaced. Plus, Part 4 of WGLT's series about mobile home parks in Bloomington-Normal.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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