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Today for the Circle, Rocki and Ryan spoke about growth here in the 217!
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Listen to the holidays and give yourself something to look forward to!
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This week, we spoke to Michael Thomas for our Circle segment. Michael brought a lot of fun to the table discussing 'morel mushroom hunting' and fishing. We also discussed the job market here in the 217. Enjoy the conversation and and all the insight Michael has to offer!
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This week for the Circle, Angie Sowle, CEO of the YMCA of Springfield, was in to talk about all sorts of positive topics. A couple highlights included discussion about her recent trip with her family and all the different kinds of camps the Y has to offer! Listen for all the details!
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Listen for todays holidays! Excellent way to give yourself something to look forward to!
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🎙️ Today on the show, Rocki caught up with Ryan McCrady from the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance.
Ryan shared some great insights on two exciting topics:
- The Scheels Sports Park – Get the latest on this major development and what it means for the local community and economy.
- The Annual Washington, D.C. Trip – Learn about the important conversations happening in the nation’s capital to adv...
A loss of engine power is being seen as the most probable cause of the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad that killed more than 270 people on Thursday.
Viswash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of Thursday’s Air India crash, escaped the wreck with only cuts and bruises. Filmed calmly leaving the scene, the 38-year-old British citizen told a reporter how he made his way through a broken door ...
Today, Rocki and Lakeisha talked about everything from the Black Caucus to working on the east side of Springfield. She's always bring so much fun and insight to the conversation - and this one was no different.
Enjoy the conversation!
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Today at the Circle, we had the pleasure of welcoming Melissa Horn from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. She and Rocki had a lively and engaging conversation, catching up on everything from family travel—comparing the joys and challenges of flying versus road trips—to the rewarding, yet demanding, journey of returning to school as an adult.
Melissa shared her experience of balancing life as a mom, a pro...
Scott Dahl, Director of Tourism, Joins Circle of Friends with Exciting Updates
This morning, we welcomed back Scott Dahl, Director of Tourism, for another insightful segment of Circle of Friends. Scott brought his signature energy and enthusiasm as he shared highlights from his recent trip to Indianapolis, where he connected with tourism professionals and explored new ideas to bring back to our community.
The convers...
This morning, Rocki called out for people's hidden talent! He found Summer, who had the ability to transform her voice.
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This morning, during the Circle, Rocki and Ryan, along with Abby Powell, spoke about the newly passed Springfield Master Plan. This initiative will bring exciting new projects to downtown and the medical district, right here in Springfield!
Listen to the conversation for more details!
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The Fray will be playing this Saturday, May 24th at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheatre. Listen to the conversation for great insights to the show!
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Catching Up with Taylor Stevens
Today we caught up with our friend Taylor Stevens. It’s always great to see what she’s been up to! Since we last spoke, Taylor returned from a couple of trips to Washington, D.C., where she lobbied for home care and accompanied veterans on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flights.
It was so nice coming together with Taryn Grant again. This week, during the Circle, we spoke about the importance of staying connected with your community.
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When terrible things happen on the news, its horrible to see. When terrible things happen to your community, it hits a little different.
This morning, Rocki spoke to Jim Watts from Impact life about how the community has come together in response to the tragedy that occurred in Chatham. Please listen and consider donating yourself.
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Rocki welcomed Jenna Broom back to the radio ranch for another great interview. She shared about her time lobbying in Washington D.C. for funding to combat malaria. Jenna’s passion was clear as she discussed her efforts to secure critical resources for funding.
She also talked about her time in Los Angeles, where she connected with the Levitt AMP music series, an initiative that brings free concerts to different communi...
It's a little weird to buy a trophy second hand.
There are people in the world who do it however, and there is nothing wrong with that - but is it weird-ER to display trophies from when you were a kid?
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This morning, Rocki talked about dietary restrictions, highlighting a woman who hasn't eaten fruit or vegetables in 20 years!
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In a recent conversation, Rocki and Ryan McCrady talked about Illinois’ significant relationship with Mexico and the value it holds for both places. The discussion focused on the significance of international collaboration, particularly when it comes to economic development and cultural exchange.
With a packed itinerary of key meetings, the trip was m...
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