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.

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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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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