Moving Pillsbury Forward has received a big federal grant to assist with more remediation efforts at the former Pillsbury Mills site in Springfield. WMAY's Jim Leach talks with Chris Richmond of the group about what the money will mean, and how much is still left to do to clear and redevelop that north end site.

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Verizon is announcing a significant expansion of 5G capability on its mobile network across many Illinois communities, including Springfield. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke with Dean Brauer, VP of engineering and operations for Verizon, to discuss what the new technology can do, how quickly you may see the results -- and why you might need to upgrade your phone to take advantage of it.

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Ryan McCrady of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance provides an update on the Wyndham hotel project downtown, along with discussions on how carbon capture projects may affect economic development, and what the legislature is doing for (and to) business attraction and retention efforts.

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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum held an event Wednesday night to discuss what the rise of artificial intelligence might mean in terms of historical research -- both the promise and the potential pitfalls. ALPLM research director Brian Mitchell joined WMAY's Jim Leach ahead of the event to talk about the risks and opportunities posed by AI.

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The group 100+ Who Care in Springfield has taken the proceeds of a unique recent local fundraiser and made a $10,000 donation to support the work of the James Project on behalf of foster children and foster families in the Springfield area. Kolin O'Brien of 100+ talks with WMAY's Jim Leach about the group's novel approach to fundraising and how the James Project was chosen as the group's latest beneficiary.

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Just days after she was fired by Mayor Misty Buscher, former Lincoln Library director Summer Griffith discusses her ouster, her legacy at the library, and changes she hopes can be implemented going forward.

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This is Foster Care Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is recruiting foster parents to provide essential care to children in need. Kristina Engel with DCFS talks with WMAY's Jim Leach about what the agency is looking for in foster parents and about recruitment events such as one happening Saturday at PrideFest in downtown Springfield.

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Springfield Pridefest returns to downtown Springfield this Saturday, May 20. Jonna Cooley of the Phoenix Center talks about the event's history and features, and how it's taking on new importance given the national political climate.

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The gun safety group Moms Demand Action Illinois rallied at the Statehouse this week calling for the state to enact greater gun safety measures. Lauren Harper, legislative lead for the state chapter, spoke with WMAY's Jim Leach about what the group is hoping to accomplish at the Capitol.

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Springfield Clinic has entered into an agreement to become the official "Health and Performance Sponsor" of the forthcoming Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe. Cal Thomas with Springfield Clinic joined WMAY's Jim Leach to discuss the arrangement, which involves "millions" of dollars in investment, and how it will enhance not only the sports park but also health care for the broader community.

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