Longtime Democratic spokesman Steve Brown joins Springfield's Morning News and responds to criminal charges against his former boss, former Speaker Michael Madigan and talks about the Democratic National Convention.

Longtime Democratic spokesman Steve Brown joins Springfield's Morning News and responds to criminal charges against his former boss, former Speaker Michael Madigan and talks about the Democratic National Convention.

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Springfield's Morning News from 92.7 WMAY, Springfield's News &amp; Talk - including Business In The 217, Council Roundup, and Full Disclosure w/ the BGA.

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.

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Seoul 4 Soul has closed less than nine months after opening, but one of the owners, Kimsimone Manning, is launching a new Korean fusion bistro in its place. A Taste of Seoul will hold its grand opening Saturday, Sept. 28.






Six businesses have been awarded $280,000 in grants by the Springfield City Council from the city's share of sales taxes on adult-use cannabis sales. The allocations came more than two years after the first round of grants and after a September 2023 audit that pointed out numerous inconsistencies in the program and suggested reforms.




A proposal from a local developer to build tiny homes on the east side of Springfield for unhoused veterans is generating big controversy.

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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.
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Six businesses have been awarded $280,000 in grants by the Springfield City Council from the city's share of sales taxes on adult-use cannabis sales. The allocations came more than two years after the first round of grants and after a September 2023 audit that pointed out numerous inconsistencies in the program and suggested reforms.
 
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A proposal from a local developer to build tiny homes on the east side of Springfield for unhoused veterans is generating big controversy.
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Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal Chat with Michelle Ownbey - 09/26/2024

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:
Kimsimone Manning - Restaurant Owner and Chef, of the restaurant formerly known as Seoul 4 Soul

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Chef Kimsimone Manning, formerly of Seoul 4 Soul, about her story, cooking, giving to the community, her restaurant, the future of her vision, and much more!

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:
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<li>Kimsimone Manning - Restaurant Owner and Chef, of the restaurant formerly known as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Seoul-4-Soul-100064167306340/">Seoul 4 Soul</a></li>
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Trent R. Nelson spoke with Chef Kimsimone Manning, formerly of Seoul 4 Soul, about her story, cooking, giving to the community, her restaurant, the future of her vision, and much more!
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Business in the 217: Chef Kimsimone Manning, formerly of Seoul 4 Soul joins the program to discuss food, cooking, the evolution of her vision and more!

The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins, who wrote the Mitt Romney biography "A Reckoning" joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Romney and the future of the GOP.

The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins, who wrote the Mitt Romney biography "A Reckoning" joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Romney and the future of the GOP.

Longtime Democratic spokesman Steve Brown joins Springfield's Morning News and responds to criminal charges against his former boss, former Speaker Michael Madigan and talks about the Democratic National Convention.

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