Returning to school can be stressful for both parents and children. There are a lot of questions that children have about what to expect for the new school year, how hard their classes will be, or how they will fit in with others. For parents, they worry about how their child will do, if they will be happy, or if they’ve done enough to prepare them.

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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:

1. The Scheels Sports Park – Get the latest on this major development and what it means for the local community and economy.
2. The Annual Washington, D.C. Trip – Learn about the important conversations happening in the nation’s capital to advocate for funding and support in the 217 area.

Tune in and enjoy the full conversation—Ryan brings plenty of valuable info and a fresh perspective on what’s happening in our region!

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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 to get help.

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