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The Leadoff - Monday 8/16/21

By Ryan Denham
Published August 16, 2021 at 12:05 AM CDT
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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday Aug. 16, 2021. You'll hear the latest on the coronavirus in McLean County as students return to school. Plus, an interview with Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe about recent criticism of the city over flooding.

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Ryan Denham
Ryan is an award-winning journalist and digital strategist. He joined WGLT full-time in 2017 as Digital Content Director and became interim Content Director in 2025.
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