PM Springfield Interviews

Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Patrick to discuss inaction at the Statehouse and building drama over a state budget.

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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:

• The historic Bunn family farm in Springfield has been donated to Refuge Ranch, a Rochester-based nonprofit that utilizes equine therapy and now plans to expand its services.

   

• Another of the fire-damaged buildings in the 400 block of East Adams Street in downtown Springfield is being demolished, but historic preservation advocates are pleased that the adjacent one will now be saved.

   

• The Honey Baked Ham Company has set its sights on Springfield.

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Ben Szalinski of Capitol News Illinois joined Patrick this morning to discuss Governor Pritzker's rare veto, transit funding, and why nothing seems to be happening at the Statehouse.

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National Review writer Noah Rothman breaks down the war plan texts released by The Atlantic on Wednesday and the potential fallout when he joined Springfield's Morning News. 

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Matt Lewis, podcast host and columnist for The Hill & Los Angeles Times, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the controversy over war plans on Signal and if MAGA voters are having any second thoughts.

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Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart weighs in on the national security concerns raised by using a chat app for war planning.

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Lee Enterprises political reporter Brenden Moore joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss some of Sen. Dick Durbin's recent comments on re-election and who may be lining up to replace Durbin in the Senate.

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Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss immigration legislation, the battle over homeschool regulation, and township consolidation.

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Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune joined Patrick to talk about JB Pritzker's political future and if Republicans can muster a serious campaign for governor in 2026.

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Peter Hancock of Capitol News Illinois joined Patrick to discuss some of Governor JB Pritzker's top legislative priorities and the mood in the legislature midway through the spring legislative session. 

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