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Dorothy Hutchinson-Gross a cast member of the Springfield Theatre Center's production of "You Can't Take it With You" joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the show opening Friday at the Hoogland Center.

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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joined Springfield's Morning News Thursday to discuss how Democrats should handle a projected $3 billion budget deficit and whether Democrats in charge should consider tax increases.

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The Hill columnist and podcast host Matt Lewis joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the confirmation hearings of Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi and what to expect from Trump's inauguration.

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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 hemp, the state of the state Democratic leadership, transit in the northern reaches of the state, and so much more!

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Rep. Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Democratic dysfunction at the Statehouse, filling a $3 billion budget gap, and why there is dissension among Republicans.

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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:

• Following this summer’s fire, Adams Street in downtown Springfield is now facing further demolitions, and a project that could serve as a catalyst for redevelopment has stalled.

   

• Demolition of five uninhabitable apartment buildings in the Olde Towne complex is on hold, despite a local judge giving the green light to raze the structures, after the lender appealed the decision.

   

• Macy's Inc. announced Jan. 9 it would be closing 66 stores nationwide, including the White Oaks Mall location in Springfield. It is the only Illinois store slated for closure, although a St. Louis-area location is impacted as the Macy's in the South County Center is also on the list.

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Sangamon County Democratic Chairman, Illinois Democratic Central Committee member, and Democratic National Committee member Bill Houlihan discusses expectations for the Trump administration, how Democrats start talking like normal people again, and expectations for 2026.

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Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Democratic fighting at the statehouse, the Madigan trial, and Republicans taking aim at each other.

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Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson joined Patrick Pfingsten to talk about his conversation with House Speaker Chris Welch, drama among Democrats at the Statehouse, and the Madigan trial.

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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joined Patrick Pfingsten to explain a major fine for a fixture in Illinois' COVID response and the ongoing battle between Governor JB Pritzker, House Speaker Chris Welch, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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