Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) an original 2019 supporter of Kamala Harris for President reflects on the convention, how she has changed the race, and the next three months.

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Glenwood Titans Head Coach David Hay chats with Mike Wennmacher about how the Titans summer rounded out, how important Meet the Titans is to the Chatham community and what he is hoping to get out of the team's scrimmage Friday at Metamora.

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

• Angie Sowle - Springfield YMCA

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Springfield YMCA CEO Angie Sowle concerning August 23's Citizens Club of Springfield meeting, where she will speak about her own  journey, about the Y, what it does, how it impact the community and much more; hear what she had to say on those matters and more before the event!

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Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss his experiences at the DNC, the choice of Tim Walz as the Democratic VP nominee, and union hopes for new stadiums in Chicago.

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Springfield lobbyist and Democratic National Convention delegate Liz Brown-Reeves joins Springfield's Morning News to talk about the candidacy of Kamala Harris and the renewed excitement for Democrats headed into the final day of the DNC.

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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who has been spotted literally everywhere during the Democratic National Convention, explains how many events delegates and officials are attending and her response to Vice President Harris being tagged as a "DEI hire."

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Republican Congressman Darin LaHood of Peoria visits with Patrick Pfingsten to respond to the Democratic National Convention, discusses "Project 2025" and defends the Trump campaign strategy for the fall.

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Kevin Hart joins Mike Wennmacher to talk local Arts and Entertainment. Highlights include Mary Poppins opening this weekend at the Hoogland, Rocky Horror coming this October and Chik-Fil-A enters the world of streaming.

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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:

• Two longtime friends who both own food-related businesses have teamed up on a shared commercial space. Emerald’s Eats and Homemade Passions by Bryce have moved into the building at 713 N. Seventh St. in Riverton.

   

• Luminary Counseling & Solutions is relocating and the owners plan to significantly expand the practice, less than five years after opening.

   

• Growth Corp was named Illinois’ 504 Lender of the Year by the Illinois District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

   

• 217 Burger Week is happening Aug. 19-28.

• Looking for full-time, part-time or seasonal employment? Nearly 50 area businesses will be on hand at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.

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WGN-TV reporter Tahman Bradley joins Springfield's Morning News from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to discuss Governor Pritzker's speech Tuesday night, the Obama appearances, and what to expect from Tim Walz.

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