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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.

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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.

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