Springfield tourism officials are promoting Mr. Lincoln's Hometown as a tourist destination -- by taking Mr. Lincoln to the NFL Draft in Kansas City, Mo. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke with Amy Beadle of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with Lincoln interpreter Fritz Klein, live from KC about their visit and how it ties into the broader marketing strategy of SCVB.

<p>Springfield tourism officials are promoting Mr. Lincoln's Hometown as a tourist destination -- by taking Mr. Lincoln to the NFL Draft in Kansas City, Mo. WMAY's Jim Leach spoke with Amy Beadle of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with Lincoln interpreter Fritz Klein, live from KC about their visit and how it ties into the broader marketing strategy of SCVB.</p>

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

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

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

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