PM Springfield Interviews

Summer is the time when blood donations drop because of vacations and other commitments. But summer season is also "trauma season," when we see more accidents and injuries that require blood transfusions. ImpactLife held a news conference Wednesday, World Blood Donor Day, to talk about the importance of blood donations.

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Governor JB Pritzker and legislative leaders announce that they have reached agreement on a new state budget.

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During a stop in Springfield, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin talks to reporters about the debt ceiling dispute, his working relationship with new Mayor Misty Buscher, and more.

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Ground is broken on the new $10 million Base Civil Engineer complex at the 183rd Wing base at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield. Guest speakers include National Guard Adjutant General Richard Neely and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

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Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher offers an update on the situation with the Wyndham hotel in this brief Q&A with WMAY's Jim Leach.

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The Laborers' Disaster Relief Team, which responds to major disasters across Central Illinois, announces big donations to bolster the volunteer group's efforts. Speakers include Brad Schaive of Laborers Local 477, Frank Vala (who along with his wife made a personal $50,000 donation for the purchase of equipment trailers), Sherman Mayor Trevor Clatfelter, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher, and state Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield).

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Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher delivers remarks at the State of Greater Springfield luncheon on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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Sangamon County Board chairman Andy Van Meter delivers remarks at the State of Greater Springfield luncheon on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

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Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher and Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter answer questions after their remarks at the State of Greater Springfield luncheon. Former state Rep. Tim Butler, now head of the Illinois Railroad Association, was the moderator.

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38 months after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Central Illinois, the declared public health emergency has officially come to an end. Governor JB Pritzker and other state and local leaders marked the occasion with a news conference Thursday at the Sangamon County Public Health Department in Springfield.

Other featured speakers include county public health director Gail O'Neill; Dr. Raj Govindaiah, chief medical officer at Springfield Memorial Hospital; Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch; Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield); and more.

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