# springfield — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover springfield. Page: Feed: --- ## [Is Illinois Going To Bail Chicago Out Once Again?](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/is-illinois-going-to-bail-chicago) _2026-08-17 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ No money for tax relief, more money for Chicago Public Schools. ## A Different Perspective on Time _2026-08-16 · Weekly Talks_ By Rev Charlie Lacey | Acts 3: 11-26 Acts 3: 11-26 (NIV) Time is a funny thing. Some people seem to live in the past – others are always thinking about the future – and others still seem to live only for the moment. But as Christians, we need to keep sight of the past, present, and future, all at the same time, to fully appreciate what God is doing in and through history and where we fit into it… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19623099-a-different-perspective-on-time.mp3) ## [Who's Keeping The Lights On?](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/whos-keeping-the-lights-on) _2026-08-10 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ Motel 6 may leave the light on for you, but Illinois probably will not. ## Enjoined as a Household of Faith _2026-08-09 · Weekly Talks_ By Rev Charlie Lacey | Acts 2:42-47 Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) Christians are called to love one another to such an extent that it becomes counter cultural. Unfortunately, we don’t always get this right , but when we do – it’s one of the most compelling aspects of our faith. In Acts, chapter 2, we get a brilliant example of what genuine love looked like in the early Church, which functioned very much like… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19590581-enjoined-as-a-household-of-faith.mp3) ## [Citizens Are Looking For Change](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/citizens-are-looking-for-change) _2026-08-03 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ In their electric bills, their government, and maybe even their state boundaries. ## Possessed by the Spirit of God (All Age Service, International Service) _2026-08-02 · Weekly Talks_ By Rev Charlie Lacey | Acts 2: 1-21 Acts 2: 1-21 (NIV) Continuing with our series ‘Acts: Weird, Dangerous, Compelling, one of the things that makes Christianity so unique, is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. To some it might sound weird – but there's no doubt that this doctrine and more importantly, the phenomenon itself makes Christianity dangerous and compelling. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19554466-possessed-by-the-spirit-of-god-all-age-service-international-service.mp3) ## [The Simpsons Return to Fortnite with New Reload Update](https://lardlad.com/news/the-simpsons-return-to-fortnite-with-new-reload-update/) _2026-08-01 · Adam · Last Exit to Springfield_ The Simpsons are heading back to Fortnite this week, with Epic Games bringing Springfield back as part of the latest update. If you missed last year s hugely popular crossover, Fortnite Reload is a condensed version of Fortnite s battle royale gameplay, featuring smaller maps, quicker matches and a rotating selection of themed locations. Springfield is once... Source ## [Standing With Local Power Plants While Fighting Springfield Corruption](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/standing-with-local-power-plants) _2026-07-27 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ The past few weeks have pulled me in two directions. Battles on two fronts. ## They Followed a Crucified King _2026-07-26 · Weekly Talks_ by Rev Charlie Lacey | Acts 1: 1-11 Acts 1: 1-11 (NIV) We began a new series today, exploring the life of the early Church in the book of Acts. Over the coming weeks, we’ll see that the first Christians were weird, dangerous, and compelling, for reasons that will soon become clear. We started with the most striking thing that set them apart, both in the first century and still today: they followed… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19517415-they-followed-a-crucified-king.mp3) ## [Pritzker Appointee Quits After Total Failure](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/pritzker-appointee-quits-after-total) _2026-07-20 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ However, it appears the Governor has quietly moved her to a new post with a $150k salary. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IUyFA94CnPcq) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## The Love of Jesus _2026-07-19 · Weekly Talks_ By Rev Charlie Lacey | John 11: 32-36 John 11: 32-36 (NIV) On Sunday we came to the end of our mini-series on The Fruit of the Spirit – 9 aspects of the Spirit's fruit explored in three lots of three, over three years and seen through the lens of Jesus' life. Closing today with the most important one - Love. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19485061-the-love-of-jesus.mp3) ## [Ricochet: A Book Review-ish](https://2acops.substack.com/p/ricochet-a-book-review-ish) _2026-07-17 · Matt Silvey · 2A Cops-Cops Supporting Gun Rights_ Teeth Gnashing & Name Calling Disguised as Productive Discussion ## [Corruption, Spending, and Business Closures](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/corruption-spending-and-business) _2026-07-13 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ That's just one week's worth of headlines in a state run by Illinois' Democrats. ## The Goodness of Jesus _2026-07-12 · Weekly Talks_ by Rev Charlie Lacey | John 8: 1-11 John 8: 1-11 (NIV) Continuing with our mini-series on the fruit of the Spirit, today we looked at goodness. A big theme, but one we can recognise when we see it lived out. Goodness looks very different from niceness. The world wants us to be nice, to keep things smooth and polite, but that’s not the same thing as goodness. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19449987-the-goodness-of-jesus.mp3) ## [BusinessTalk With Heather Caisse-Roberts, President And CEO, Springfield Symphony Orchestra: Music To Her Ears](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesswest/episodes/BusinessTalk-With-Heather-Caisse-Roberts--President-And-CEO--Springfield-Symphony-Orchestra-Music-To-Her-Ears-e3m5l2n) _2026-07-06 · BusinessWest · BusinessTalk_ Heather-Caisse Roberts came to the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in 2022 and took the reins there last summer, bringing both a background in development and a passion for the SSO’s mission. She says it’s a dream job, but not one without challenges ranging from fundraising to expanding the symphony’s audience for the next generation. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Heather talks with… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f22da48/podcast/play/122917399/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428069808-44100-2-477b6a98e7f26.mp3) ## [250 Years Later - We Fight For Freedom Still](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/250-years-later-we-fight-for-freedom) _2026-07-06 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ There's a saying that my colleagues and I in the Freedom Caucus have; The Fight For Freedom Never Ends. In Illinois, that is certainly true. ## The Peace of Jesus (All Age Service) _2026-07-05 · Weekly Talks_ by Rev Charlie Lacey | Mark 4: 35-41 Mark 4: 35-41 (NIV) In many ways, the world we live in is not very peaceful; and sometimes the circumstances of our lives are far from peaceful. Today we saw that, with Jesus, it is possible to experience peace no matter what’s happening around us. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19415447-the-peace-of-jesus-all-age-service.mp3) ## ["47 David, Shots Fired"](https://2acops.substack.com/p/47-david-shots-fired) _2026-07-03 · Matt Silvey · 2A Cops-Cops Supporting Gun Rights_ Today is the 15 year anniversary of an event that had a profound effect on me. ## [This Week in Illinois: New Taxes, New Mandates, Same Priorities](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/this-week-in-illinois-new-taxes-new) _2026-06-29 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From Pritzker's new Digital Asset Tax, to attacks on fireworks & the Second Amendment, another week brought more examples of government expanding its reach while ignoring the issues that matter most. ## The Gospel Boasts of the Cross _2026-06-28 · Weekly Talks_ Galatians 6: 11-18 | by Rev Charlie Lacey Galatians 6: 11-18 (NIV) In Galatians 6, Paul reminds us that our identity isn’t built on how we present ourselves, what we achieve, or how well we impress the world. There’s no need to boast in those things. In fact, the only thing worth boasting in is the cross of Christ, because it’s there that God made it possible for each of us to become a new… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19381974-the-gospel-boasts-of-the-cross.mp3) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kBSvJzFkN1sx) _2026-06-27 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [BusinessTalk with James Krupienski, Partner at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C, and 2026 Alumni Achievement Award Winner](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesswest/episodes/BusinessTalk-with-James-Krupienski--Partner-at-Meyers-Brothers-Kalicka--P-C--and-2026-Alumni-Achievement-Award-Winner-e3m5lgo) _2026-06-22 · BusinessWest · BusinessTalk_ When James Krupienski was named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty class of 2010, he was CPA manager for the Health Care and Pension Audit Divisions at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK). Now, he’s one of six partners who together manage all operations at the firm. But it takes much more than a change in title to be named Alumni Achievement Award winner, as James was earlier this month. That… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f22da48/podcast/play/122917848/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F428070342-44100-2-066748f51d71a.mp3) ## [Standing with Central Illinois, Fighting for Illinois Families](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/standing-with-central-illinois-fighting) _2026-06-22 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ Recovery, Responsibility, and the Cost of Failed Priorities ## The Gospel Shapes Relationships _2026-06-21 · Weekly Talks_ by Rev Charlie Lacey | Galatians 6: 1-10 Galatians 6: 1-10 (NIV) The Church is meant to be a place where the best relationships grow. And sometimes we see that; moments of real grace and kindness. Other times, we let each other down. But none of us stands above anyone else. We’re all sinners in need of a Saviour. And when someone is struggling, our calling is to gently restore, not to judge. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19358748-the-gospel-shapes-relationships.mp3) ## [Enough Is Enough: Higher Bills, Bigger Government, and More Broken Promises](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/enough-is-enough-higher-bills-bigger) _2026-06-15 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From skyrocketing energy costs and a record-breaking state budget to taxpayer-funded DEI programs and new laws taking effect July 1, Illinois families continue paying the price for failed policies ## [The Simpsons Take Over MONOPOLY GO! in New Crossover Event](https://lardlad.com/news/the-simpsons-take-over-monopoly-go-in-new-crossover-event/) _2026-06-15 · Adam · Last Exit to Springfield_ Springfield has officially rolled onto the MONOPOLY GO! board. Running until 29 July, the limited-time event transforms the hit mobile game into a Springfield-themed adventure, featuring iconic locations, familiar faces and an all-new storyline created in partnership with The Simpsons own writers, animators and voice cast. Unlike many licensed game crossovers that simply add a... Source ## The Gospel Shapes Our Living (Baptism) _2026-06-14 · Weekly Talks_ by Rev Charlie Lacey | Galatians 5: 16-26 Galatians 5: 16-26 (NIV) The apostle Paul compares two ways of living - life by the flesh and life by the Spirit. Life by the flesh is destructive to ourselves, the people around us, and society in general. By contrast, life by the Spirit leads to the fruit of a godly character, and all the benefits that flow from that. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1207001/episodes/19310621-the-gospel-shapes-our-living-baptism.mp3) ## [BusinessTalk with Jennifer Core, Executive Director, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture: Experts in Their Field](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesswest/episodes/BusinessTalk-with-Jennifer-Core--Executive-Director--Community-Involved-in-Sustaining-Agriculture-Experts-in-Their-Field-e3kd4fu) _2026-06-08 · BusinessWest · BusinessTalk_ Agriculture has always been a large and important part of the region’s economy, even it is often overlooked. But this sector faces many stern challenges, everything from the rising cost of everything to issues with succession at family farms; from weather extremes like the current drought to workforce shortages. Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) works to strengthen area farms and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f22da48/podcast/play/121065406/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-5%2F425591348-44100-2-4d7db938b9956.mp3) ## [Enough Is Enough: Illinois Can't Keep Going Down This Road](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/enough-is-enough-illinois-cant-keep) _2026-06-08 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ A record $55.9 billion budget, more political theater, the Chicago Bears look to leave Illinois, and a post-session message on why it's time for a different direction. ## [BusinessTalk Suzanne Parker, Executive Director, Girls Inc. Of The Valley](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesswest/episodes/BusinessTalk-Suzanne-Parker--Executive-Director--Girls-Inc--Of-The-Valley-e3kd33r) _2026-06-05 · BusinessWest · BusinessTalk_ The mission of Girls Inc. is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. And Girls Inc. of the Valley has certainly been all three during the buildout of its new headquarters in Holyoke, which offers more opportunity to help girls succeed — both now and in the future — through STEM studies, career preparation, skills to overcome challenges and achieve mental wellness, and much more. On the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f22da48/podcast/play/121063995/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-5%2F425589239-44100-2-096ee26e23088.mp3) ## [Quad Con Springfield- Offwhyte® Cinematic S03E04](https://www.offwhyte.net/offwhyte-cinematic/episodes/Offwhyte-Cinematic-S08E04.mp3) _2026-05-31 · Offwhyte Cinematic_ Quad Con Springfield- Offwhyte® Cinematic S03E04 [Listen](https://www.offwhyte.net/offwhyte-cinematic/episodes/Offwhyte-Cinematic-S08E04.mp3) ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0gZMVeVtprvb) _2026-05-30 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [36 Hours To Go: Special Edition](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/36-hours-to-go-special-edition) _2026-05-30 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ No Budget Yet, Taxpayers Beware ## [Ep257 Eugene Police Must Do Better](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strpod/episodes/Ep257-Eugene-Police-Must-Do-Better-e3k21i8) _2026-05-29 · Patty Rose · Spent the Rent Podcast_ Leaked audio from Former Eugene Police Officer Martin Siller had the community outraged. Guest Blair Hickok joins to discuss what demands the activists have for the city and for the Police Departmnent Community Resources Neighborhood anarchists neighborho odanarchists.org/⁠ Black Cultural Initiative ⁠blackculturalfestival.com/⁠ La Plaza Communidad plazacomunidad.org/ [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/569c8f0/podcast/play/120701960/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-29%2F425103889-44100-2-16f9d05b4b7fe.mp3) ## [Memorial Day, Freedom, and the Fight for Illinois’ Future](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/memorial-day-freedom-and-the-fight) _2026-05-25 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ As We Honor Those Who Gave Everything for Our Freedom, Springfield Democrats Continue Pushing Policies That Restrict Rights, Expand Government, and Undermine Local Control ## [Red Flag Failure](https://2acops.substack.com/p/red-flag-failure) _2026-05-24 · Matt Silvey · 2A Cops-Cops Supporting Gun Rights_ CA's Red Flag Law Failed To Keep Public Safe ## [Episode 129: Like Father Like Clown or Mike Mania (Taylor's Version)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-budnik/episodes/Episode-129-Like-Father-Like-Clown-or-Mike-Mania-Taylors-Version-e3jp37d) _2026-05-22 · Bryan Budnik · So It's Come To This: A Simpson's Family Podcast_ In this episode Krusty embraces his faith and rekindles the relationship with his father. We were very impreseed how this episode mixed kept the classic Simpsons humor but didn't shy away from incorporating religious dogma as well. We have a much greater appreciation for this episode now then we saw it all of those years ago so give it a listen to hear our thoughts. We also talk about: - Sad cat… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e0409e4/podcast/play/120408749/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F9d3ff0f0-cc83-8304-e643-9993f63c0cb5.mp3) ## [Ep257 Lane County Election Recap w/ Justin Filip](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strpod/episodes/Ep257-Lane-County-Election-Recap-w-Justin-Filip-e3jm7uv) _2026-05-21 · Patty Rose · Spent the Rent Podcast_ Justin Filip joins the podcast to discuss the Midterm Election results for Lane County, Oregon. Justin Filip is the Pacific Green Party nominee for Congress in Oreon's 4th district. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/569c8f0/podcast/play/120315295/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-21%2F424589814-44100-2-2561f3a8edde6.mp3) ## [Illinois Families Are Paying the Price](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/illinois-families-are-paying-the) _2026-05-18 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ Higher taxes, rising unemployment, pension warnings, and broken priorities continue to push working families and businesses to the breaking point. ## [Ep256 Dan Sheets and Nichole Allin](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strpod/episodes/Ep256-Dan-Sheets-and-Nichole-Allin-e3jfj9d) _2026-05-17 · Patty Rose · Spent the Rent Podcast_ Recorded LIVE @ at the Monroe Festival in Monroe, Oregon Guests Mayor Dan Sheets and Planning Commissioner Nichole Allin join the podcast to discuss small town city government in Monroe. Oregon. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/569c8f0/podcast/play/120097517/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-17%2F424296826-44100-2-c5d975ea2287.mp3) ## [Ep255 Commisioner Gabe Shepherd](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strpod/episodes/Ep255-Commisioner-Gabe-Shepherd-e3jffv5) _2026-05-16 · Patty Rose · Spent the Rent Podcast_ Recorded LIVE @ the Monroe Festival in Monore, Oregon Guest Gabe Shepherd is a Benton County Comissioner and is the youngest County Comissioner in the state of Oregon at 29 years young. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/569c8f0/podcast/play/120094117/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-16%2F424292612-44100-2-13e8feb0c19a4.mp3) ## [“Secrets of The Simpsons” Tour Brings Writer Mike Reiss to the UK](https://lardlad.com/news/secrets-of-the-simpsons-tour-brings-writer-mike-reiss-to-the-uk/) _2026-05-15 · Adam · Last Exit to Springfield_ Simpsons fans in the United Kingdom are getting a rare chance to go behind the scenes with one of the show’s most influential writers this summer, as Emmy-winning producer and writer Mike Reiss brings his live show Secrets of The Simpsons to the UK. The tour will visit Stockport, Birmingham, London and Brighton between 26 July... Source ## [Small Town Values vs. Big Government Failures 5.11.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/small-town-values-vs-big-government) _2026-05-11 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ Honoring Rural Illinois While Springfield Democrats Push Higher Taxes, Bigger Budgets, and More Chaos ## [Episode 128: Brush with Greatness or Do You Want to be Shaken by a Baby in the Middle of the Street](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-budnik/episodes/Episode-128-Brush-with-Greatness-or-Do-You-Want-to-be-Shaken-by-a-Baby-in-the-Middle-of-the-Street-e3j46a1) _2026-05-09 · Bryan Budnik · So It's Come To This: A Simpson's Family Podcast_ Cori picked this classic episode where Marge gets to show off her artistic side and along with an appearance from Ringo Starr himself. Come join us as we discuss this and the following: - Patrick's birthday - Unfortunate children names - How many Gage's do you know - Sounding off in the comments - Josh's new sitcom - We're going to get smited - Who remembers the television show Head of the Class -… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/e0409e4/podcast/play/119723777/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-9%2Fcda433d1-0a4f-b010-269c-338ca3c2a3e4.mp3) ## [BusinessTalk with Alex Balise, Director of Corporate Strategy for Balise Auto Group, and Giancarlo Crivelli, Executive Director of Fishing Friends: Welcome to the Club](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businesswest/episodes/BusinessTalk-with-Alex-Balise--Director-of-Corporate-Strategy-for-Balise-Auto-Group--and-Giancarlo-Crivelli--Executive-Director-of-Fishing-Friends-Welcome-to-the-Club-e3iu0c2) _2026-05-05 · BusinessWest · BusinessTalk_ There are now 800 people in the club — that would be the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty club. That’s 20 classes of rising stars, with the latest, the class of 2026, announced late last month. For this episode of BusinessTalk, George O’Brien sits down with two members of the class of 2026 — Alex Balise, director of Corporate Strategy for Balise Auto Group, and Giancarlo Crivelli, executive director of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f22da48/podcast/play/119521090/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-5%2F423517166-44100-2-7bbd168f3aa0c.mp3) ## [Out of Many… Pick Your Voters? 5.5.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/out-of-many-pick-your-voters-5526) _2026-05-05 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ As the clock winds down on session, Illinois faces mounting fiscal pressure, redistricting controversy, and policies that raise serious questions about fairness, safety, and accountability. ## [Ep254 Melissa Bird for Congress (Oregon - 4th District)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strpod/episodes/Ep254-Melissa-Bird-for-Congress-Oregon---4th-District-e3ir878) _2026-05-03 · Patty Rose · Spent the Rent Podcast_ Guest is congressional candidate Melissa Bird, who is running to represent Oregon’s 4th District is available now on all streaming platforms and @ strpod.com This seat was held for 36 years by Peter DeFazio before being passed to current incumbent Val Hoyle in 2022. Now, Bird is stepping forward with a platform rooted in social work, Indigenous identity, and advocacy for working-class communities.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/569c8f0/podcast/play/119430824/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-3%2F423394221-44100-2-ff51c7a5bbf6a.mp3) ## [Ep253 Eric Dziura for EWEB](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strpod/episodes/Ep253-Eric-Dziura-for-EWEB-e3iigbg) _2026-04-28 · Patty Rose · Spent the Rent Podcast_ In this episode Patty Rose is joined by Eric Dziura, a candidate for EWEB board of Commissioners. Dziura is a veteren, working as a fighter pilot amoung other things. He has also spent a good ammount of time working in education and as a mechanical engineer. Check out more about his campain @ eric4eweb.com for more episodes go to strpod.com [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/569c8f0/podcast/play/119144240/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-28%2F423001471-44100-2-ed7f4e41b3f61.mp3) ## [One Month Left: The Cost of Bad Policy in Springfield 4.27.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/one-month-left-the-cost-of-bad-policy) _2026-04-27 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From bloated bureaucracy to failed education spending, Illinois families are paying the price for misguided priorities and zero accountability. ## [A State Off Track: Taxes Up, Accountability Down](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/a-state-off-track-taxes-up-accountability) _2026-04-20 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From failed commissions and rising energy costs to political agendas in our schools, Illinois families are paying the price ## [Twins](https://htv.buzz/Bay11) _2026-04-16 · Bay 11_ Hydee Pyle interviews seniors Camryn and Caitlyn Summers about what it's been like growing up and playing sports together as identical twins. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bay11/Bay_11_Twins.mp3?dest-id=581579) ## [Exposing Government Inefficiency and Demanding Accountability in Illinois 4.13.26](https://bradhalbrook.substack.com/p/exposing-government-inefficiency) _2026-04-13 · Brad Halbrook · Brad’s Substack_ From a bloated equity commission to rising debt, misplaced priorities, and attacks on parental rights—Illinois families are paying the price for government that isn’t delivering results.