Sangamon County Democratic Party Chairman Bill Houlihan, who also sits on the State Democratic Central Committee and the Democratic National Committee, discussed Tuesday's results in Capital Township, with the Springfield School Board, and Democratic wins around the state. 

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Republican operative Collin Corbett joined Patrick to discuss the rough night Tuesday for Illinois Republicans and the path forward for the GOP into 2026.

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On this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

• Lou Bart - YMCA

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Y's Lou Bart for their monthly chat concerning the upcoming schedule of events for the Y, and all the wonderful programs and opportunities that it provides for the community, its adults, and its children!

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• A budget proposal before Illinois lawmakers would use $500 million to turn some of Illinois' biggest state-owned eyesores into economic development opportunities, including the former developmental centers in Jacksonville and Lincoln.

   

• Cory Brown hopes to use his years of experience in the funeral business to simplify the planning process for grieving families with the launch of his new business, Memorial Tributes by Cory Brown.

   

• Duane Williams and Jaime Estell are opening Fluid, a downtown bar where they say everyone will be welcome.                             

   

• The new issue of Springfield Business Journal is out now, which includes a Q&A with the new executive director of Habitat for Humanity, an update on several area nonprofits that lost millions in federal funding for after-school and summer programs, and a profile on two sisters who launched a new business to help kids who struggle with reading.

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

• Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how March went, and what to expect across all of April and even a bit of May as well!

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Former State Representative Dan Brady was elected Mayor of Bloomington Tuesday night, one of the few Republicans to win competitive mayoral races around the state. He joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss how he bucked the trend Tuesday.

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Longtime State Journal-Register reporter and columnist Bernard Schoenburg joined Springfield's Morning News to react to Tuesday's election results and how they could impact Springfield races in 2027.

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Sangamon County Recorder Frank Lesko joined Patrick to discuss the referendum to eliminate the Recorder's office and what happens between now and December 1, 2026. 

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Rochester Village President-Elect Stacia Munroe joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss her victory Tuesday and plans for the Sangamon County community. 

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

• LaDonna Wilson and Sean Robb - Next To Normal

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Next To Normal Co-Directors Sean Robb and LaDonna Wilson of the Springfield Theatre Center concerning the show, acting, directing, collaboration, where you can get tickets and when you can see the program, and so much more!

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