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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:

• Empire Korean Steakhouse and Bar is preparing to close, but the space will promptly transition to a new restaurant concept operated by the same family.

   

• The Lumpia House, a restaurant serving Filipino street food, has opened following a successful trial run of its food truck. 

   

• A Springfield business owner and entrepreneur has signed a franchise agreement to bring Wing It On! to the capital city.

   

• The new issue of SBJ is out now, featuring an interview with Kasi Maisenbacher about Kardinal Kids, her new day care that opened Feb. 3 on Springfield's west side.

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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the flurry of Trump Executive Orders, Elon Musk, and if JB Pritzker will seek re-election.

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University of Illinois Professor Emeritus Ken Koelkebeck joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss skyrocketing egg prices, Avian Influenza, and how long it will take for egg prices to get back to normal.

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

• Heather Burton  - Illinois Women In Leadership

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Heather Burton of IWIL regarding the organization, its history and goals, plus a bit about the ATHENA Award, how to submit women you know to be a part of this year's nominees. plus so much more!

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National Review and Washington Post writer Ramesh Ponnuru joined Patrick Pfingsten Wednesday to discuss President Trump's comments on Gaza, Elon Musk, and the GOP's failure to stand up to unqualified cabinet nominees.

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Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) stops by to discuss ICE immigration enforcements and state-paid health care for undocumented immigrants.

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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Governor Pritzker's plans and the difficult path for Democrats to fill a hole in the state budget.

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

• Cinda Klickna - Dana-Thomas House Foundation

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with former DTHF President Cinda Klickna concerning what's going on across the community across this entire year, about the famous Frank Lloyd Wright built home in Springfield in general - and how you can best enjoy it all and so much more!

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Governor Pritzker's national ambitions and the trouble Democrats may have passing a budget this spring.

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Former Congressman Bill Enyart, also a former Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, discusses Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and more of the current controversies in Washington.

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