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

• Chris Wills - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Chris Wills of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum regarding what's been going on at the museum and library, what's been going on across the community since last they sat down, new art, exhibits, and so much more!

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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 Springfield restaurant and a meal prep service have joined forces and unveiled a new business model with the merger of Papo's Cafe and FED Kitchen Springfield.

   

• 1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar in Petersburg has a new owner and soon, a new name and motif.

   

• The Springfield City Council voted on Feb. 4 to spend about $1.5 million in TIF funds to help Martin and Laurie Haxel renovate a dilapidated building at 322 E. Adams St. But Ward 5 Ald. Lakeisha Purchase, who has worked with them on the project for two years, wasn't allowed to take part in the discussion or vote. due to newly enacted rules regarding council members who own property in a TIF district.

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning 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:

• Illinois WorkNet Center

• Upcoming Local First Event

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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 Illinois, JB Pritzker and the Trump Administration, sanctuary city mayors, Michael Madigan, DuPage County, federal funding and more!

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Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about President Trump's pardon of disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich.

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Sangamon County Democratic Chairman Bill Houlihan, who also sits on the State Democratic Central Committee and the Democratic National Committee, joined Patrick to talk about the Blagojevich pardon, the Democratic approach to Trump 2.0, and his vote for DNC Chairman.

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Former State Representative Mark Batinick joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss drama in the General Assembly, Elon Musk's government takeover, and JB Pritzker's future.

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Jim Watts - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jim Watts of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, how the bank gives back to communities around the area and greater country when they're in trouble, donating blood in general, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across February and beyond!

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

• Karen Marinos - Springfield Office of the FBI

Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Karen Marinos of the Springfield FBI about staying safe during the holiday season from romance scams, how to spot them, what the actors and actresses are looking for, and much more!

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On this episode of Pulse Of The Prairie, the host, Trent R. Nelson, and local Sierra Club leaders Nick Dodson and Don Hanrahan gave a recap of the mission and history of the Sierra Club, spoke about CO2 sequestration, IRPs, city council meetings, and more!. 

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