Illinois Times Reporter Dean Olsen joined Springfield's Morning News on the latest ruling the Appellate Court to release former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson from jail while he awaits a murder trial.

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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:

• Sweet Basil Café closed suddenly in August, but the former restaurant in Prairie Crossing won’t remain vacant for much longer. A mother-daughter team plans to launch Harvest Kitchen and Bar, serving American classics with a twist.

   

• Following a $46.5 million renovation that concluded this fall, the 100-unit Poplar Place complex is now fully occupied. In contrast to the complex's recent history, new tenants say crime is no longer a concern.

   

• The Town and Country Shopping Center on MacArthur Boulevard may be on the brink of being transformed into an upscale apartment complex and retail area.

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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:

• Hank Cronister’s floral experience ranges from doing arrangements for royal weddings to running a flower shop in the rural town of Pittsfield, and he has now opened The Flower Factor at 401 South Grand Ave.

   

• Flooring of Springfield has consolidated its retail and warehouse space into one location, the former Noonan True Value on Bruns Lane.

   

• Construction on the only overpass in Springfield’s rail improvements project, adjacent to Robin Roberts Stadium, is expected to commence in early 2025 after federal officials recently announced $157 million in final grant funds.

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Tom LoBianco of 24sight.news joins Springfield's Morning News to react to President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, and the Kash Patel nomination for FBI Director.

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield
• Taija West & Tatyana Gardner - Springfield Urban League
• Lou Bart - Springfield YMCA

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The Noblest Motive is a podcast where hosts Rocki and Trent Nelson talk about the most pressing issues of the moment and break them down so everyone can understand. 

In this episode, we discuss Homelessness in Springfield and beyond with Josh Sabo, the executive director of Heartland HOUSED. 

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State Journal-Register Sports Reporter Ryan Mahan joined Springfield's Morning News with a preview of the IHSA State Football finals this weekend in Bloomington-Normal.

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Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com was a guest on Springfield's Morning News Friday reacting to the big Illinois basketball win Thursday and Saturday's Illini football game against Northwestern at Wrigley Field.

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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times joins Springfield's Morning News Friday to discuss an Appellate Court ruling that Sean Grayson is eligible for pre-trial release in the Sonya Massey killing as well as the effort to "Trump proof" Illinois.

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