Regional Media Podcast Network

Samantha Rux and Blaine Clarke joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about upgrades at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center, making OSF HealthCare a medical "destination," and the upcoming Golf Classic to support the OSF Saint Luke public transportation system. OSF HealthCare is wrapping up a week of celebrations honoring nurses and healthcare workers, marked by special events including theme days, food tr...

Lorna Brown joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the annual Quilt Show in Bishop Hill. Bishop Hill welcomes visitors this weekend for its annual Quilt Show, a highlight of Civil War Days. Hosted by the Prairie Queen Quilt Club, the event features nearly 100 quilts on display at the Colony School from makers across Henry County. Quilts aren’t for sale, but guests can browse the popular “trash...

Todd DeDecker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Civil War programs in Bishop Hill. History will come alive in Bishop Hill as the Heritage Association presents a full day of Civil War programs on May 16, 2026, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The village park will be transformed with authentic Union and Confederate camps, military drills, and a parade. Highlights include a...

Connie Johnson joined Wake Up Tri-Counties for the May edition of "Cambridge Happenings" to talk about upcoming events in May and June 2025. Cambridge is packed with activities this month, kicking off with the Cruise-In at College Square Park tomorrow, inviting all vehicle enthusiasts from 5 to 7 for cars, conversation, and food. The community-wide cleanup follows on May 15th—residents are reminde...

The 31st Relay for Life of The Sauk Valley is just a month away.

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Department and First Choice Healthcare Clinics joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about National Women's Health Week, Children's Mental Health Week, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, Toulon Telepharmacy, and Insurance Navigators. National Women’s Health Week runs from May 10th to 16th, spotlighting prevention, innovation, and impact in women’s w...

Brad provides a session update on Springfield legislation.

Erica Huffer, clinical educator at Hammond Henry Hospital, joined the Wake Up Tri-Counties morning show to discuss her new role and a promising initiative called SPARK. SPARK stands for Supporting Professionals Accountability Through Resources and Knowledge, aiming to enhance staff development and professional standards across the hospital. Since taking on her clinical educator position just befor...

Samantha Rux from OSF HealthCare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about health care designations during May and the Silver Cloud Mental Health services through OSF HealthCare. Health care workers are being celebrated across the tri-counties as OSF HealthCare marks both Nurses Week and Healthcare Week, spotlighting the tireless contributions of all mission partners, not just those in hospital se...

The Sheep Detectives stars Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, and the voices of Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Chris O’Dowd in the story of a beloved shepherd (Jackman) who spends time reading detective stories aloud for his flock of sheep. When the shepherd is murdered, the sheep take it upon themselves to solve the crime. Listen to Sean’s review from today’s Back Road Lunch on the Hog Country Radio Network.

News and Information from Sauk Valley Community College

Dustin Williams, Amanga Stodgel, and John Wirth joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the proposed CO₂ sequestration project near the city of Galva at the ethanol plant. Dustin shares the information he has accumulated regarding CO₂ capture and storage. Amanda is a registered nurse and shares information regarding carbon dioxide exposure and emergency response to a CO₂ leak. A group was formed...

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Department and First Choice HealthCare Clinics joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about Children's Book Week, Nurses Week, the May Community Outreach Event, radon test kits, and insurance navigators. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments, in partnership with area organizations, are highlighting several community initiatives this May. Re...

An update on city business and some events coming up

Keri talks about the summer program Let's Feed Our Children

The presented a Crime Stoppers update, and had some fun conversation as well.

Listen to Sean Kernan live on the Hog Country Radio Network every Friday at 12:45 on The Hog County Radio Network for weekly movie reviews. This week, The Devil Wears Prada Today on Friday at the Movies, Sean Curnan digs into The Devil Wears Prada 2, a sequel that puts fashion and art on the front lines. Meryl Streep reprises her iconic role as Miranda Priestly—still commanding, but with newfound...

Wake Up Tri-Counties with OSF HealthCare Samantha Rux joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the Gift of Hope flag-raising, tissue and organ donation, May health designations, and podiatry services at OSF Healthcare. OSF Healthcare hosted its annual Gift of Hope flag-raising ceremony on April 28th at 2:30 PM, honoring organ, tissue, and eye donors and their families. The event emphasizes the po...

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice HealthCare Clinics joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the Toulon TelePharmacy promotion, WIC, the Toulon Community Event, Child Abuse Awareness Month, and insurance navigators. Healthcare convenience is expanding in Stark County as First Choice Healthcare Clinic and Toulon TelePharmacy unite at 120 E. Court St...

The diplomatic rift between President Trump and newly elected Pope Leo XIV deepens following heated criticism over the recent U.S. invasion of Iran. Ambassador Francis Rooney, in a recent interview, questioned the moral grounds for the attack by invoking Catholic Just War Theory, emphasizing that Iran had not provoked the United States. The controversy escalated when Trump posted an image to Truth...

Katie Laleman from the Henry County Farm Bureau joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to highlight key safety and scholarship updates for April. With Distracted Driving Awareness Month underway, Lalleman urges drivers to put phones away, especially as farm equipment returns to rural roads. April is also National Safe Digging Month; residents are reminded to call 811 or visit Illinois1call.com before any dig...

Dancing with the Stars performer Val Chmerkovskiy was recently sidelined while on tour in Peoria, Illinois, after experiencing severe dizziness—symptoms doctors traced to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. The condition, caused by loose calcium crystals in the inner ear, has also affected Bloomington resident Dave Williams for decades. Treatment methods have come a long way, from basic...

Dancing with the Stars performer Val Chmerkovskiy was recently sidelined while on tour in Peoria, Illinois, after experiencing severe dizziness—symptoms doctors traced to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. The condition, caused by loose calcium crystals in the inner ear, has also affected Bloomington resident Dave Williams for decades. Treatment methods have come a long way, from basic...