State Senator Doris Turner joins Jim Leach for one last on-air conversation about her legislative initiatives, cooperation with other elected officials, and her agenda for the future.

State Senator Doris Turner joins Jim Leach for one last on-air conversation about her legislative initiatives, cooperation with other elected officials, and her agenda for the future.

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As WMAY's Jim Leach prepares to leave the station after 28 years full-time, he talks with the two people who have been there with him every step of the way -- his kids. Lindsey and Dylan talk about what it was like growing up with a parent that many people knew -- and had very strong opinions about, as well as having to ride out severe weather while their dad went off to handle storm coverage on the radio.

As WMAY's Jim Leach prepares to leave the station after 28 years full-time, he talks with the two people who have been there with him every step of the way -- his kids. Lindsey and Dylan talk about what it was like growing up with a parent that many people knew -- and had very strong opinions about, as well as having to ride out severe weather while their dad went off to handle storm coverage on the radio.

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It's an annual tradition in downtown Springfield, as the Springfield Jaycees put on the Capital City Celebration, coming up this Saturday from 2-11pm on the North Mansion Y Block downtown. Emily Watts with the Jaycees talks with Jim Leach about the food, the music, the fireworks -- and the Patriotic Dog Pageant!

It's an annual tradition in downtown Springfield, as the Springfield Jaycees put on the Capital City Celebration, coming up this Saturday from 2-11pm on the North Mansion Y Block downtown. Emily Watts with the Jaycees talks with Jim Leach about the food, the music, the fireworks -- and the Patriotic Dog Pageant!

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Faced with unspeakable grief, Brenda Protz is working to deliver a message of safety -- and hope -- in the aftermath of a car crash that killed her daughter and three other people, even as she continues to seek justice for them. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke live with her about the mission she's now on.

Faced with unspeakable grief, Brenda Protz is working to deliver a message of safety -- and hope -- in the aftermath of a car crash that killed her daughter and three other people, even as she continues to seek justice for them. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke live with her about the mission she's now on.

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A "jukebox musical" that features some of the biggest rock hits of the 1980s, "Rock of Ages" opens at the Springfield Muni Opera Friday night, running through Saturday, July 1. WMAY's Jim Leach talked with cast member Molly Norris about the show, the music, the fashion, and the hair that bring the '80s back to life on stage.

A "jukebox musical" that features some of the biggest rock hits of the 1980s, "Rock of Ages" opens at the Springfield Muni Opera Friday night, running through Saturday, July 1. WMAY's Jim Leach talked with cast member Molly Norris about the show, the music, the fashion, and the hair that bring the '80s back to life on stage.

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Springfield Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase has been appointed to the Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission -- but not without some drama. She talks with WMAY's Jim Leach about another alderman's complaints about her, why she thinks they're unfair, and about the closed-door meeting and abrupt halt to debate that preceded her confirmed vote.

Springfield Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase has been appointed to the Springfield/Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission -- but not without some drama. She talks with WMAY's Jim Leach about another alderman's complaints about her, why she thinks they're unfair, and about the closed-door meeting and abrupt halt to debate that preceded her confirmed vote.

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The head of the local public-private economic development organization talks about the latest on the effort to keep the Wyndham City Centre operating downtown, the approaching deadlines for the Scheels Sports Park, and prospects for the Pillsbury site.

The head of the local public-private economic development organization talks about the latest on the effort to keep the Wyndham City Centre operating downtown, the approaching deadlines for the Scheels Sports Park, and prospects for the Pillsbury site.

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The Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois are getting a big budget boost from the State of Illinois, providing more resources for their work assisting children who are the victims of physical or sexual abuse or other trauma. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke with executive director Kim Mangiaracino about what the money will mean for CACs across the state, including the one here in Sangamon County.

The Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois are getting a big budget boost from the State of Illinois, providing more resources for their work assisting children who are the victims of physical or sexual abuse or other trauma. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke with executive director Kim Mangiaracino about what the money will mean for CACs across the state, including the one here in Sangamon County.

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No Labels says it's looking to find a "common sense" centrist candidate to run for President in 2024, to give an option to people who aren't happy with either President Biden or former President Trump. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke with former Democratic congressman Joe Cunningham about the group, its goals, and what impact it could have on next year's race for the White House.

No Labels says it's looking to find a "common sense" centrist candidate to run for President in 2024, to give an option to people who aren't happy with either President Biden or former President Trump. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke with former Democratic congressman Joe Cunningham about the group, its goals, and what impact it could have on next year's race for the White House.

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The National Park Service says the site of Springfield's 1908 Race Riot is eligible for inclusion in the National Park System. Teresa Haley of the Springfield and Illinois branches of the NAACP appeared live with WMAY's Jim Leach to discuss why a national monument would be appropriate and essential to educating the current and future generations about that dark chapter in local and national history.

The National Park Service says the site of Springfield's 1908 Race Riot is eligible for inclusion in the National Park System. Teresa Haley of the Springfield and Illinois branches of the NAACP appeared live with WMAY's Jim Leach to discuss why a national monument would be appropriate and essential to educating the current and future generations about that dark chapter in local and national history.

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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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Jim Leach - Interviews

Ryan McCrady: Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance - 09/19/2022

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Ryan McCrady: Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance - 04/18/2022

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Ryan McCrady Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance - 02/21/2022

Ryan McCrady: Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance - 12/20/21

Ryan McCrady Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance - 11/15/2021

Ryan McCrady Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance - 10/18/2021

Jim Leach sits down every month with Ryan McCrady, President & CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance. 

Jim Leach sits down every month with Ryan McCrady, President &amp; CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance.&nbsp;

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