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On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, about the state of Illinois, JB Pritzker, how Trump Administration policies are impacting people, farmers, and transportation, plus some news regarding the state flag, and more!

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we chat about Happy Gilmore 2 coming to Netflix in July, the Ballerina trailer, Pixar's Elio, Warner Brothers shuffling some release dates, how good is DeNiro's new one Alto Knights and does the new Snow White live action remake deserve all the vitriol it is receiving. 

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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:

• At 85 years old, Betty Salisbury says she’s finally ready to retire and close Iris & Ivy, the boutique she’s operated for decades. The historic building where the business has been located for the past 25 years is under contract to be sold.

   

• It’s been more than a year since Sportsman’s Lounge served its last pork tenderloin, and the building at 229 W. Mason St. is being demolished to make way for a new development.

   

• It’s been nearly two months since four of the Subway locations in Springfield closed, but those restaurants are now under new ownership and will be reopening soon.

   

• Chelsea Ziebler launched Ta Da Catering three years ago, and the business is now expanding to include a brick-and-mortar location with additional offerings.

   

• Are you looking for new employment, including summer, seasonal or part-time work? Don't miss the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Job Fair on Tuesday, March 25, from 4-6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield.

   

  Meet employers looking for talent and explore job opportunities.

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Peter Hancock of Capitol News Illinois joined Patrick to discuss some of Governor JB Pritzker's top legislative priorities and the mood in the legislature midway through the spring legislative session. 

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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss two Springfield news stories garnering significant interest and to talk about the future of Sen. Dick Durbin.

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Tim Good, former Superintendent of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and historian, will speak at next Friday's Citizens Club of Springfield event sponsored, in part, by WMAY. He joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss race relations after the Civil War and their connection to Springfield. 

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Illinois Federation of Teachers President Dan Montgomery joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss President Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, student loans, and student performance in the state. 

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Molly Parker, an investigative reporter for Capitol News Illinois, joined Patrick to discuss the background of the new legislative battle at the statehouse over homeschooling. 

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Semafor reporter Burgess Everett joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss JD Vance's 2028 moves, trouble for Chuck Schumer, and Dick Durbin's future.

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