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Today was a discussion about what's been going on in the 217, but also what's to come. We welcomed back Ryan McCrady for Circle of Friends and he flooded us with insight. Listen to the conversation for all the important details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicole came on this morning to discuss all of the contesting happening at 217 Foodies and Boozers through the holidays! Listen for the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hope is one of our generous sponsors for your Holiday Playlist this year. They do so much great work for people who need it in the community, they deserve and need out help! Listen to the conversation for all the details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Madeline Boner, a local photographer is using her time to give back to the community this Holiday Season. Coming up this Saturday, December 13th, she will be taking photos with Santa at the Passfield House! All of the proceeds will be going to the Compass For Kids foundation. Get all the details in the conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Taryn Grant came back in to discuss the Holidays and the upcoming production of The Nutcracker at SYPG, including Rocki in the cast! For all details and Holiday feels, listen in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today Ryan McCrady was in from the SSGA, and discussed important information on the new Data Center coming to Sangamon County. Tune in for the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning was great talking to the manger of the IL State Fair, Becky Clark! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To help people in the 217 with food security, The Salvation Army is holding the "Feed The Need" Food Drive with our sister station WQLZ. Listen in for all the details on how you can be part of the solution!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We spoke with Jeramie Guy, the store director from Hy-Vee Springfield, about the new meal offer they are doing to help fight food insecurity during this time of reduced SNAP benefits. "Let’s share a meal together. This week, every Hy-Vee store with hot food service will offer free kids' meals for children 12 and under, along with $3 hot meals for all other customers. Stop by Monday, Nov. 3 – Friday, Nov. 7, from 4-7 p.m. for a hot meal. Learn more about our ongoing community support efforts: https://ms.spr.ly/6183tGitV"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enjoy all the great insight brought to us from our friend, RaeAnne Dutz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Routine with Rocki & Lacey was joined by the fantastic Stacey Skrysak from WICS Newschannel 20. Stacey is a local news anchor and storyteller for the community, and she shared some life updates with Rocki & Lacey in regards to her kiddos and the upcoming Halloween. She also shared with us about a special piece she is working on for WICS Newschannel 20 about the children who were lost in the YNOT Chatham tragedy and the conversations she had with their families. If you listen to one bit of the Morning Routine today, make it this one!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Morning Routine with Rocki and Lacey was joined by Michael Thomas from Express Employment Professionals for the 10/22/2025 edition of Circle of Friends. We caught up about his work with therapy horses and the current job market in the 217 area and around. We also got his best tips for being a good interviewee-be sure to check all of that out at the podcast below!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning, Rocki and Lacey spoke with Josh Flanders of Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. They concentrated on all things Halloween! For all the details, check out the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Morning Routine with Rocki and Lacey were joined by Ryan McCrady from the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance to talk about all of the growth happening in and around the Sangamon County area. Ryan updated us on all of the big thing happening at the new Scheel's Sports Dome, and educated both of us on what potential data centers would bring to the Springfield area. We're always excited to learn from Ryan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning, Rocki and Lacey spoke with Austin. They got a great update on all things "Vegan Chef Challenge." Listen to the conversation for great updates and tasty menu items!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Lou Bart and CEO Angie Sowle of the YMCA came in to talk about all of the amazing things happening at the Y this fall season. Get all the details in the convo! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh and Ed Carter are so fun to talk to. Get all the info in the conversation on how to get spooked this Halloween season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Morning Routine with Rocki and Lacey was joined by Circle of Friends Ward 5 Alderwoman LaKeisha Purchase. They talked about the recent Friends of the Farmer's Market Dinner, the Mother Road Festival over the previous weekend, and our upcoming collaboration raising funds for the Strong Kids Fund at the YMCA. We had several callers join in the conversation! Listen to all this and more from Lakeisha here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Morning Routine with Rocki & Lacey was joined by Scott Dahl, director of tourism for Visit Springfield, for Circle of Friends. Scott came with shirts for the 24th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival and information to boot! We discussed Scott's summer and highlighted the upcoming Diabetes Awareness Month in November. His daughter has type 1 diabetes, which has been a journey for his family to navigate. We also spent a bit of time highlighting the upcoming Route 66 Mother Road Festival, happening September 26-28, 2025. You can find more information about the Route 66 Mother Road festival here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.























