PM Springfield Interviews

Trent R. Nelson shares what's going on across Springfield and the City of Springfield's City Council; this is Council Roundup!

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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:

• Yummy Bowl, a Mongolian barbecue and sushi restaurant, has opened on Springfield’s west side.

   

• Jaalsa, an Indian fusion restaurant and bar, has opened on South Sixth Street.

   

• Roots Latin Grill held a grand opening last Friday for Socavon, a new bar and lounge located two doors down from the restaurant:

   

• Sheedy Shores WineGarden is closing at the end of this month except for occasional special events going forward. The final events are a "Hallowine" party on Oct. 28 and Joel Honey on Oct. 29 for the last show.

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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:

• Springfield Clinic is set to hold a grand opening block party on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. for the new pediatrics facility on Old Jacksonville Road. The 40,000-square-foot building opened to patients Monday.
• Terry Wilson is opening Wilson Haberdashery on Springfield's west side.
• Sangamon County State's Attorney Dan Wright has been named the 7th Judicial Circuit's newest associate judge, and it appears likely that former state's attorney John Milhiser will return to his old job in mid-November.
• The 15 Under Fifteen small business awards program will take place Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5:30-7 p.m. at United Community Bank’s headquarters on Montvale Drive.

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In this episodelette of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Dr. Victoriana Schwartz - American College of Preventive Medicine

Trent and Dr. Schwartz discuss how to keep the children, grandchildren, and adults of the community and society properly and safely vaccinated and protected with the new school year either underway or drawing so very close; influenza, RSV, chickenpox, and COVID-19 are all amongst the topics of discussion in this conversation.

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In this episodelette of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Luis Rodriguez - The Illinois State Lottery

Trent and Luis chat about the upcoming, inaugural Illinois State Lottery Back-To-School Supply Drive later - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Springfield Walmart located at 2760 North Dirksen Parkway, how the local community always supports initiatives like this, and why it is so important to help provide  school supplies for children as the new school year quickly approaches.

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In this episodelette of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Author Miranda Freeman - The Stinky Smelly Pampered Prince 

Trent and Miranda discuss the author's new book, "The Stinky Smelly Pampered Prince," what she hopes children and adults alike will take from the book, her inspiration for writing in general and specifically, and so much more!

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In this episodelette of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Kerry Ward and John Stearns - The Springfield Road Runners Club

Trent, Kerry, and John discuss the Springfield Road Runners Club, the Illinois State Fair Parade Run, the comradery of the outfit, and the inspiration behind the passion. Join us for the chat!

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Hear Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher's opening statements concerning the events that occurred at approximately 12:15 pm on Thursday, July 29, and what has unfurled to date since.

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Frank McNeil talks with Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon. 

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With the current air quality in Illinois - and much of the midwest and south - in dangerous territory as a result of the Canadian wildfires, HSHS Medical Group decided to hold a press conference to make some facts known for the public and their safety!

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