Suburban Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a heavily rumored candidate to run for U.S. Senate in 2026 if Sen. Dick Durbin retires, discusses the presidential race and if he's interested in the Senate.

He joined Springfield's Morning News from the Illinois Democratic County Chair's Association Brunch on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Suburban Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a heavily rumored candidate to run for U.S. Senate in 2026 if Sen. Dick Durbin retires, discusses the presidential race and if he's interested in the Senate.
He joined Springfield's Morning News from the Illinois Democratic County Chair's Association Brunch on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.

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Suburban Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a heavily rumored candidate to run for U.S. Senate in 2026 if Sen. Dick Durbin retires, discusses the presidential race and if he's interested in the Senate and more!

State Treasurer Mike Frerichs joins Springfield's Morning News on Governor's Day at the State Fair and discusses raising twin toddlers, college savings programs and his political ambitions. 

State Treasurer Mike Frerichs joins Springfield's Morning News on Governor's Day at the State Fair and discusses raising twin toddlers, college savings programs and his political ambitions.

State Treasurer Mike Frerichs joins Springfield's Morning News on Governor's Day at the State Fair and discusses raising twin toddlers, college savings programs and his political ambitions.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza stops by Springfield's Morning News ahead of the Illinois Democratic County Chair's Association Brunch on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza stops by Springfield's Morning News ahead of the Illinois Democratic County Chair's Association Brunch on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.

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:


MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express is reopening Sept. 4 for dine-in service, more than two years after shifting its business model to focus on catering and special events.




VELE is expanding into the space just south of the current restaurant and plans to have private dining rooms available in time for the holiday season.




Lincoln Land Community College has received a gift from the O’Shea family to fund a scholarship for LLCC students in the construction trades program.




Looking for full-time, part-time or seasonal employment? Nearly 50 area businesses will be on hand at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.

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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.
Topics Discussed In This Interview:
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MJ’s Fish &amp; Chicken Express is reopening Sept. 4 for dine-in service, more than two years after shifting its business model to focus on catering and special events.
 
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VELE is expanding into the space just south of the current restaurant and plans to have private dining rooms available in time for the holiday season.
 
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Lincoln Land Community College has received a gift from the O’Shea family to fund a scholarship for LLCC students in the construction trades program.
 
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Looking for full-time, part-time or seasonal employment? Nearly 50 area businesses will be on hand at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.
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Suburban Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a heavily rumored candidate to run for U.S. Senate in 2026 if Sen. Dick Durbin retires, discusses the presidential race and if he's interested in the Senate and more!

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