Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) was ln Springfield's Morning News Wednesday to discuss welcoming NASCAR champion Justin Allgaier to the Capitol, one of his colleagues on trial for bribery, and the need for campaign finance reform in Illinois.

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Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher joined Patrick in studio to discuss the future of the Wyndham Hotel, downtown struggles, and a tourism economy. 

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WAND-TV Statehouse reporter Mike Miletich joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the marathon of votes scheduled this week and the controversy over homeschooling legislation. 

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Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is among a group of House Republicans raising alarms about the Department of Human Services and Department of Children of Family Services. He joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the issues. 

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Lee Enterprises statehouse reporter Brenden Moore joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss a week where 500 bills could be called in the House and what Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is planning for 2026. 

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Former Congressman John Shimkus joins Patrick to discuss tariffs, our standing in the world, and the future of the GOP in Illinois.

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Cyrus Winnett and Heather Burton  - IPHCA & Central Counties Health Centers 

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Capitol News Illinois reporter Beth Hundsdorfer joins Patrick to talk about Scott's Law, the battle over homeschooling regulation, and a federal investigation into the Illinois Department of Human Services.

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Jon Seidel, federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the corruption trial of Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago).

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield
• Melissa Horn - Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
• LaDonna Wilson and Sean Robb - Springfield Theatre Center's "Next To Normal"

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