Podcasts

Joey McLaughlin talks with Springfield school superintendent Jennifer Gill about the Springfield School Board meeting a new Jr. ROTC program, teacher shortages and more.

Joey McLaughlin visits with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs about the unclaimed property auction that begins today and runs through Friday, and a new chatbot to make finding unclaimed property on I-Cash easier.

Joey McLaughlin talks with Leah Wilson, the Executive Director of the Kidzeum of Health and Science on Adams St. in downtown Springfield about some upcoming activities, like parents night out, community appreciation day.

Show Date: February 5, 2023.

Joey McLaughlin and Jane Chochran talk with Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) President and CEO, Ryan McCrady about a new film the SSGA commissioned about the tear down and rebuild of the Old State Capitol in the ‘60’s plus job numbers and new projects in the Springfield area during the WTAX Morning Newswatch remote Broadcast at harvest market.

Joey McLaughlin and Jane Chochran talk with Jay Boulanger with Springfield Downtown Kiwanis discusses the Play it Forward drive to collect youth sports equipment to donate to underserved kids in the Springfield area during the WTAX Morning Newswatch remote Broadcast at harvest market.

Joey McLaughlin and Jane Chochran talk with Store Director Sean Olson during the WTAX Morning Newswatch remote Broadcast at harvest market.

Joey McLaughlin and Jane Chochran talk with Christy Stieren with the Farmhouse Restaurant during the WTAX Morning Newswatch remote Broadcast at harvest market.

Joey McLaughlin and Jane Chochran talk with Aric Langer from the seafood department and butcher shop during the WTAX Morning Newswatch remote Broadcast at harvest market.

Horace Mann National Business Solutions Executive, Kelly Ruwe discusses a new Horace Mann report that shows over 60% of K-12 teachers are considering leaving the profession – and what can be done about it.