What a morning it was for our very first Olney Country Countdown Show! This week, we took a trip back to the 1980s, and what a fun ride it was! Our listeners picked their favorite country songs from the decade, and you helped make our first countdown a huge success. We had a blast playing the hits, remembering the artists and songs that made the ’80s so special, and counting […]
HSHS St. Anthony’s Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness is inviting young athletes of all abilities to participate in the fifth annual “Meet Me at the Finish Line” Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Workman Sports Complex in Effingham. This inclusive event will be held from 9 a.m.
Local families are invited to join the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois for a fun-filled celebration as the organization marks the first anniversary of its Build-A-Bear Workshop at the Glen Carbon Council Shop. The free community event will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1
If you’ve been holding onto a unique collection of antiques or vintage treasures, now could be your chance to be featured on national television. The History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ is heading to Illinois and Iowa this September to film, and they are searching for interesting collections and the stories behind
The Illinois Department of Human Services plans to make major changes at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, including ending its general residential program and reducing the number of mental health beds. These changes are expected to result in about 250 layoffs. State officials say the upcoming
Illinois drivers are feeling the impact of rising fuel costs as gas prices continue to climb across the state. According to the latest data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has reached $4.26 as of Friday, marking a sharp increase from $4.15 just one
A New Queen Begins Her Reign in Richland County Richland County has officially crowned its newest fair queen, marking another memorable chapter in a tradition that celebrates leadership, community involvement, and the accomplishments of young women throughout the county! During the 2026 Miss Richland County Queen Pageant, Jorri VanDyke, daughter of Jamie
