The Leadoff

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The Leadoff - Friday 6/2/23 Jun 02, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, June 2, 2023. You'll hear about Reps. Darin LaHood and Eric Sorensen's votes on the debt limit bill. Plus, a preview of Heartland Theatre's 10-Play Festival with WGLT's Lauren Warnecke.

The Leadoff - Thursday 6/1/23 Jun 01, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, June 1, 2023. You'll hear about The Salvation Army looking for help cooling people off during this heat wave. Plus, WGLT's Statehouse reporter recaps the busy spring legislative session.

The Leadoff - Wednesday 5/31/23 May 31, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 31, 2023. You'll hear about a mentoring program for women to work alongside state lawmakers. Plus, an interview with McLean County History Makers Charles and Willie Halbert.

The Leadoff - Tuesday 5/30/23 May 30, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 30, 2023. You'll hear about the potential for prevailing wages being required for construction of a Bloomington housing project. Plus, an interview with the McLean County Fatherhood Coalition.

The Leadoff - Friday 5/26/23 May 26, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 26, 2023. You'll hear about a big name change for Children's Home & Aid, a nonprofit that works in Bloomington. Plus, an interview with two District 87 leaders.

The Leadoff - Thursday 5/25/23 May 25, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 25, 2023. You'll hear about gender imbalances in higher education enrollment, including in central Illinois. Plus, McLean County's Social Justice Walking Tour goes virtual.

The Leadoff - Wednesday 5/24/23 May 24, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 24, 2023. You'll hear about Sen. Dick Durbin's visit to Bloomington. Plus, an interview with one of the developers working on an $18.5 million housing project near downtown Bloomington.

The Leadoff - Tuesday 5/23/23 May 23, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 23, 2023. You'll hear about the results of a survey of internet service in rural McLean County. Plus, how the post-pandemic era may be an opportunity for community health workers in Illinois.

The Leadoff - Monday 5/22/23 May 22, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 22, 2023. You'll hear about the bill changing Central Illinois Regional Airport's tax base which has now won final approval in Springfield. Plus, an interview with YWCA McLean County about expansion plans for its rape crisis center.

The Leadoff - Friday 5/19/23 May 19, 2023

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to start your day for Friday, May 19, 2023. You'll hear about asbestos removal planning at the Normal Public Library. Plus, a preview of this weekend's "History of Beer in Bloomington" event at Keg Grove Brewing.

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