Claire Grant

Senate Republican Lead John Curran said he was not aware beforehand the press conference would be held at Emma Shafers house. Kristi Noem visited Springfield on May 7 to critique the state’s protections through the 2017 Trust Act #SJRbreaking

From everything I have heard from Emma’s closest friends, she would never have supported her name being used in this manner. Emma Shafer was an advocate in Springfield for immigrant rights and racial equity. If you want to know about Emma, @brendenmoore13 covered her life.

Secretary Kristi Noem @Sec_Noem

I went to Springfield, Illinois, to join Angel families to call for the end for dangerous sanctuary city policies under J.B. Pritzker and bring attention to an at-large illegal alien murderer who has been evading justice for two years for the stabbing of Emma Shafer. We stand https://t.co/0P1anlupVR

RT @brendenmoore13: Emma Shafer was a friend. I wrote this after she was killed in 2023. Sharing it again to remind folks of what she stood…

I’m at the Business Day 2025 in Springfield, IL. Business owners across the state are meeting and discussing regulation & impact. Senate President Don Harmon, Speaker Chris Welch, Senate Repub. leader John Curran and House minority leader Tony McCombie are in attendance today.

No matter where I go even in South Carolina I can’t avoid JB Pritzker for a day. I see him on the big screen on Jimmy Fallon

Tariffs are confusing for a lot of Americans trying to keep up with what’s been delayed and which countries are affected the most. I talked to one tea expert and small business, who imports their stock from other countries.

The State Journal-Register @SJRbreaking

"Increasing prices on our end, to make up for the tariffs, doesn’t help us at all ... It hurts business because it will decrease our customer base." https://t.co/oG3qgvNRdr

I had an interview with Amazon last week and discussed what jobs will pay at the new Amazon final mile center being built in Speingfield. Jobs will start at $18 an hour and not require degrees to enter the career field.

The State Journal-Register @SJRbreaking

What's the latest on Scheels Sports Park or the new Amazon delivery center in Springfield? We have you covered. https://t.co/V79uWOGb32

A quick FOIA report to continue my commitment to covering how the city addresses the massage establishments in the city. You can read more on my main page.

The State Journal-Register @SJRbreaking

This is the first year of the city requiring licenses for these types of businesses. They will need to be renewed annually like alcohol licenses. https://t.co/CRSgrDnVbu

I found in sales records that Southwest Plaza has been sold to one of the largest retail space owners in the country for $33.6 million. The space is home to Best Buy, Academy Sports and Old Navy — but there’s plenty of storefronts to fill with the closure of Bed Bath & Beyond.

The State Journal-Register @SJRbreaking

One of the largest retail owners in the United States has bought a Springfield shopping center for more than $30 million. https://t.co/AT9TYYhOCD

Hey there! If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been a bit MIA! For Lent I gave up doomscrolling on Twitter, but I’m back online and want to give a quick recap of some of my recent articles in Springfield!

RT @JBPritzker: album drops next month

RT @brendenmoore13: The Illinois Senate passed 36 bills today. These are the first bills to move out of a legislative chamber this session.…

RT @brendenmoore13: The Senate also passed SB 1343, which removes the Thompson Center from the list of buildings owned-and-operated by the…

Ok but I am absolutely loving seeing more middle eastern food come to town. It was my biggest cry when I moved it was hard to find a good chicken Kafta.

The State Journal-Register @SJRbreaking

“It’s something different. People are getting tired of fried food, chicken wings." Here's what to know about Springfield's newest food truck. https://t.co/5mduzjTUjM

Hey! This is my article! New from me, following Trump’s return to office on Jan. 20, reimbursements made after the 20th for grants The Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, or LFPA, and the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, RFSI, would not be reimbursed.

Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker

"Our farmers are going to have a field day right now. To our farmers, have a lot of fun." Fun isn't your family farm going out of business or your grocery prices being driven up. All because Trump sold out farmers for his friends at Mar-a-Lago. https://t.co/06O5nxp40z

RT @SJRbreaking: The most recent round of cuts from the Trump Administration are hitting Illinois farmers and foodbanks. https://t.co/u0tCW…

RT @SJRbreaking: “Our craft breweries could see a $10.2 million increase in packaging costs, testing their already delicate supply chains a…