Entire list of local and state food banks, pantries and soup kitchens across Illinois available just in time for the holiday season

The holiday season can be difficult, and all of Mid-West Family Springfield knows and understands this. With this and the community always in our minds and hearts, we wished to provide further access to the materials and
[AUDIO] Let’s Talk…with Trent R. Nelson: Newly updated across each week

There’s a lot to speak about, and many folks out there to chat with – across Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, the United States, and the greater planet that humanity inhabits. Where to start? Let’s Talk…with Trent R.
[AUDIO] Chad Whitehead and Gretchen Primeau join Lay of the Land to discuss the Ameren Energy Efficiency Program’s community benefits and more

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson had the great fortune to speak with Chat Whitehead and Gretchen Primeau of Ameren to discuss their business energy efficiency program, all the benefits it offers small and large enterprises, and
[AUDIO] Tracie Henry of the IHSA joins Lay of the Land to discuss this year’s Pork & Pigskins Championship

For this discussion on Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson had the great fortune to speak with Tracie Henry of the IHSA regarding the 2023 Pork & Pigskins Championship; what could be better than high school
[AUDIO] Kevin Cline of Blue Coat Arms comes on Lay of the Land to talk hunting season, “Show us your Rack” competition, and more

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Kevin “Hooty” Cline about what’s going on this newly commenced hunting season, how you can win something nice through Blue Coat Arms Company this year, and even more
[AUDIO] The Noblest Motive Ep.2: Mental Health

The Noblest Motive is a podcast where hosts Rocki and Trent R. Nelson talk about the most pressing issues of the moment and break them down so that everyone can more easily understand them – with help
[AUDIO] Lou Bart of Springfield’s YMCA joins Lay of the Land to chat about upcoming events and ways to get involved

For this Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson had the great pleasure of speaking with Lou Bart of the YMCA concerning all of the fun innovations for kids and adults available to the community over the
[AUDIO] Lay of the Land sits down with Compass for Kids Director Brandy Stabler before Sunday’s Back to School Brunch

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson had an absolute pleasure speaking with Brandy Stabler concerning the big Compass for Kids brunch later this Sunday and what other innovations are available for the community and its children to
[AUDIO] Lay of the Land discusses the Springfield Park District and all of its activities and innovations with Park Board President Leslie Sgro

For this discussion of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson chatted with Springfield Park District Board President Leslie Sgro about all of the wonderful places across Springfield to bask in nature and the various different types
[AUDIO] Lay of the Land discusses the work of the Central Illinois Phoenix Center in Springfield with Assistant Director Sara Bowen-Lasisi

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Assistant Director Sara Bowen-Lasisi about the origins of the local Phoenix Center, all of the various activities it provides the community with today, and why harm reduction as