It's the 61st year for a Springfield tradition -- the International Carillon Festival at Washington Park, running this week Thursday through Sunday (June 1-4). Event organizers and the carillonist at the Rees Memorial Carillon in Springfield talk with WMAY's Jim Leach about the history of our local carillon and why this festival draws musicians from around the world. You can learn more about the festival at carillon-rees.org.

It's the 61st year for a Springfield tradition -- the International Carillon Festival at Washington Park, running this week Thursday through Sunday (June 1-4). Event organizers and the carillonist at the Rees Memorial Carillon in Springfield talk with WMAY's Jim Leach about the history of our local carillon and why this festival draws musicians from around the world. You can learn more about the festival at <a href="carillon-rees.org">carillon-rees.org</a>.

Jim Leach is heard weekdays from 4:00-6:00PM on 92.7 WMAY, Springfield's News & Talk.

Jim Leach is heard weekdays from 4:00-6:00PM on 92.7 WMAY, Springfield's News &amp; Talk.

The Jim Leach Show is heard weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on News/Talk 94.7 & 970 WMAY.

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