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Lou Bart from the YMCA of Springfield was in this morning for his monthly visit to keep us up to date on everything happening at the Y. First, a big congrats to the success of the YMCA Spy swim teams as they are at Nationals. There are also a ton of activities that are free for members, summer camp signups and the return of the very popular Y Ninja! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big thanks to Kathy and Todd of the Springfield Area Home Owners Association for stopping by the QLZ this morning to discuss their upcoming New Home and Remodeling Show. Be sure to take a listen to the interview and get more info, HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big thanks to Weed of  @theoddeven8592  for joining the QLZ Green Room this afternoon. The guys have a new record out on March 14th called “Outer Space Outtakes.” We chatted about the album, their current single, “Come Home” the importance of making albums and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big thanks to Greg Proops for calling into the QLZ studio this morning to discuss the upcoming performance of Whose Live Anyway coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, March 26th. I chatted with Greg about the longevity of the show, what ski he's the master of, voicing video game characters and more.  Get your tickets HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big thanks to  @Marinavmusic  for joining me today in the QLZ Green Room. We recently had Marina on the Artist Spotlight with her new single, "Symphony and Metal" which featured guest appearances from Bruce Kulick and Dave Ellefson. We talked about the track, her decision to come to Springfield as a foreign exchange student and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big thanks to guitarist Ethan Kahn of the band,  @chainedsaint for joining the QLZ Green Room this afternoon. We chatted about their new single, "Stronger Than Stone (Blindside)", how his high teachers discovered he was in a band, working with William Duvall of Alice In Chains and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Bart from the YMCA of Springfield stopped in this morning to discuss their upcoming events for March including their own big basketball tournament, gymnastics and much more! Get more info, HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big thanks to Joan and Cindy from Land Of Lincoln Honor Flight for stopping in yesterday to talk about their upcoming mostaccioli dinner this upcoming Saturday at the Northender'ss VFW Auxiliary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ryan and Rocki were proud to announce this year's wing-off winner was The Bean in Mechanicsburg! They get to keep Lord Real Rock's Wing-Off Cup at the their establishment for a year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big thanks to Everclear frontman Art Alexakis for calling into the morning show today. The guys will be at Boondocks in Springfield tonight with doors opening at 6, show at 8. You can still get tickets at the door!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lou Bart from the YMCA was in today to discuss everything happening with the YMCA as they continue a very busy 2025.  The Y's in Springfield are promoting Heart month as well as a number of programs all throughout February. The Y also offers financial assistance for anyone who would like to experience having a membership.  Get more info, HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lou from the YMCA of Springfield stopped in this week to look back on 150 years of the YMCA being in Springfield, plus upcoming sports registration and more! Get more info, HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.