WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, June 18, 2025. You'll hear about the opening of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center's new ICU units. Plus, lawmakers have strengthened Illinois’ nearly 50-year-old sexual abuse survivors law in an effort to make sure patients get critical care after sexual assault.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. You'll hear about the debate over who medical doctors must listen to in the Trump era ... especially when it comes to abortion. Plus, listen to Part 1 of our series "Hard Things," about what it took to bring faster passenger train service to Illinois.

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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, June 16, 2025. You'll hear about the statewide domestic violence hotline, which saw a sharp increase in calls last year. Plus, the Illinois High School Association is making student athlete mental health a priority.

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