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Capitol News Illinois reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget asks, transit funding, and the lack of policy depth from Lt. Governor Juiiana Stratton's senate campaign.

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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 the now former DTHF President Cinda Klickna concerning what's going on across the community this May and beyond concerning the famous Frank Lloyd Wright-built home in Springfield, and how you can best enjoy it all 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:

• The new issue of SBJ is out, featuring the 2025 Women of Influence:  June Agama, Dr. Vidya Sundareshan and Monica Walls-Butler.

   

• Brent Schwoerer, owner of Engrained Brewing Co., wants to offer his craft beer at the new Scheels Sports Park across the street from his business. But under current Illinois liquor laws, he would be legally prohibited from doing so due to a strict 200-barrel annual limit on self-distribution. A bill currently being considered by the General Assembly might change that:

   

• Capital City McDonald’s has acquired all 11 stores in Springfield, in addition to five others throughout central Illinois.

   

• 217 Taco, Nacho and Margarita Week continues through Sunday, May 4. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo for a whole week. Explore the amazing taco and nacho dishes area chefs have created for these seven days.

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Former State Representative and state budget expert Tom Demmer joined Patrick this morning to talk about the challenge of passing a new state budget and the effort by liberal groups to raise taxes by $6 billion. 

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Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Springfield visit and his beef with Governor Pritzker.

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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 April went, and what to expect across all of May and even a bit of June as well - maybe!

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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, Governor JB Pritzker, the Emil Jones III mistrial, Dick Durbin, and more!

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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, donating blood, and why it is so crucial always, but especially in light of the events of Monday, April 28, in Chatham.

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Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long joins Patrick to discuss ethics reform, the bribery trial of Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) and the reason the federal government is no longer seeking a $3 million forfeiture from former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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WCIA-TV reporter Cole Henke joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss Monday's fatal crash in Chatham that killed four children under the age of 18. 

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