Former State Representative Mark Batinick, who now runs a polling firm, discusses President-elect Trump's improved standing in Illinois, and where Republicans can make gains in Illinois.

Capitol News Illinois Staehouse reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about what's moving during veto session and the efforts Democrats may make in lame duck session to oppose Trump administration policies.

Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, joined Spingfield's Morning News to discuss the final days of the display of a handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address and whether Lincoln liked Christmas.

Lee Enterprises Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore previews the second week of veto session, what probably won't happen, and what's in store for 2025.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to discuss the final count of mail in ballots and recount process taking place Tuesday in Sangamon County.

Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss veto session and the future of the Logan Correctional Center.

Anna Sohm, Gil Opferman, and Connor McNamara of The Springfield Muni joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the 2025 schedule at The Muni.

Chicago Tribune political reporter Dan Petrella joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about his latest story on lobbyists and the push for lobbying reform at the Capitol.

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) joined Springfield's Morning News to preview the second week of the legislative veto session.

Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel checks in as week four of testimony in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan gets underway in Chicago.

Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady checks in on how the abortion issue played in the November election and what 2024 means in Illinois moving forward.

Former Congressman and former Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Bill Enyart joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet picks, how Democrats right their ship nationally, and what a Trump administration means for Ukraine.

Semafor Political Reporter Kadia Goba returns to Springfield's Morning News to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, their chances in the Senate, and chaos in Washington.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about Donald Trump's surprising results in Illinois and how the Illinois GOP becomes competitive again statewide

Glenwood Head Football Coach David Hay joins Patrick Pfingsten to preview Saturday's IHSA Class 6A State Quarterfinal game against East St. Louis.

Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to preview Saturday's Illinois/Michigan State game and to talk about the kickoff of the Illini basketball season.

Sportswriters from the SJ-R Ryan Mahan and Bill Welt join Mike Wennmacher for a roundtable discussion of the State Quarterfinal matchups that include all the CS8, Sangamo and other area teams. We also discuss some 8 man football as Pawnee takes on Amboy in an 8 man semifinal matchup

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk the new Thunderbolts and Captain America Brave New World trailers. We also talk will this actually be the last Mission Impossible movie, an Idle Hands reimagining and just how bad is Red One. 

Washington Monthly magazine Politics Editor Bill Scher joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss what went wrong for Democrats, what to expect from the Trump administration, and how Democrats move forward.

In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Justin Mason - ABC of Springfield Ryan McCrady - Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance

In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield Betsy Dollar - The Springfield Art Association Amy Beadle - CILCSA

Glenwood Titans Football: Week 2 of 2024 Playoffs vs. Oak Forest Bengals: 11/09/2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Review writer Noah Rothman joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to talk about Marco Rubio's likely nomination as Secretary of State, why Trump won, and how Democrats can fix themselves.

WAND-TV Statehouse reporter Mike Miletich joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about what may or may not happen during the fall veto session at the Capitol.

Senate Republican Leader John Curran joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to preview the fall veto session and how Republicans can be relevant in Springfield.

Capitol News Illinois Reporter Peter Hancock joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss a federal judge declaring the state's assault weapons ban unconstitutional.

As the General Assembly returns to Springfield Tuesday for the fall veto session, the Chicago Tribune's Jeremy Gorner joined Springfield's Morning News to preview what may happen.

In the wake of Tuesday's election results and the beginning of the fall veto session, House Speaker Chris Welch joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about challenges facing the Democratic supermajority.

Jennifer Jenkins of Marsy's Law Illinois joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the ten year anniversary of Illinois' Victims Bill of Rights constitutional amendment and how it's working today.

In our High School Football Hour previewing Round 2 of the High School Football Playoffs, Glenwood Coach David Hay, SH-G Coach David Allison, and Williamsville Coach Aaron Kunz discuss their round one games and preview their games for Saturday. We're also joined by SJ-R sports reporter Bill Welt.

As we continue to pick up the pieces following Tuesday's election, Chicago Tribune political writer Rick Pearson joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about Donald Trump's Illinois performance and what's next for Governor JB Pritzker.

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk the Star Wars announcement of Episodes 10,11 and 12 of the Skywalker series, Jack Black as Satan in a Christmas movie, Smile 2's marketing campaign, the anticipation for the final season of Stranger Things and what to see at the box office this weekend. 

This week in the LFT: Local Football Talk Podcast Bill Welt Sportswriter of the SJ-R fills in for Ryan Mahan and chats with Mike Wennmacher. Bill and Mike discuss Rochester's 1st Round upset loss to Peoria Notre Dame and look ahead to this week's playoff matchups for all the local teams from 2A to 6A

Former Illinois Republican National Committeeman Richard Porter celebrates Donald Trump's victory and talks about plans for a second term.

Former Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a Springfield native, reflects on Tuesday's election results and how Democrats need to adjust their messaging to reach middle class voters.

Illinois Times writer Scott Reeder joined Springfield's Morning News Thursday to react to Tuesday's election results.

Tom LoBianco of 24sight.news joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss Tuesday's shocking presidential election result.

Daily Line reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss legislative race results and what's next for Governor Pritzker.

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) talks about a "disastrous night for Democrats" and the results reporting problem that gave her a headache Tuesday night.

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Ryan McCrady, CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning 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: Progress of Railway and Legacy Pointe Projects Progress on Northside and school projects New warehouses planned around Springfield New data on local and state economic functioning So much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with: Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how October went and what to expect across all of November! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge; you can find new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

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: Isringhausen Imports has announced the recipients of the 2024 Isringhausen DRIVE Grant, a program designed to support local entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses within downtown Springfield.  Jacob Dinardo of Arrowroot Coffee Co, Kimsimone Manning of A Taste of Seoul and Alli Donaldson of Golden Hour Bake House each received $20,000 grants. The iconic Myers Building in downtown Springfield may soon have a new owner after being in the same family for three generations. When Café Moxo reopens it won't be downtown, although owner Mark Forinash said he hopes to eventually have a second location downtown. The new owner of Gabatoni's talks about what changes are in the works, and what will stay the same, when he reopens the restaurant for dine-in service later this year Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and their weekly Biz Bites email newsletter.

On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, about all things Illinois and national elections. Happy Election Day! Don't forget to subscribe and share; don't forget to keep shining that light on Illinois state government!

On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, about the Madigan trial, corruption in and across the state, referenda for the state's November 5 voting exercise, and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe and share; don't forget to keep shining that light on Illinois state government!

Springfield native Molly Beck, a political reporter for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to talk about the presidential race in Wisconsin, one of the closest battleground states.

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray joined Springfield's Morning News Tuesday morning to talk about early technical challenges, vote safety and security, and when to expect results Tuesday night.

Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joined Patrick Pfingsten on Springfield's Morning News Tuesday to talk about Election Day, trade policy, and why he's sticking with Donald Trump.