Life on the Illinois Prairie

Wendy and Stacy read and discuss listeners experiences with good customer service.

Wendy and Stacy read and discuss listeners experiences with good customer service.

Carolyn Cloyd returns to discuss the Coles County Historical Society and the Coles County Historical Museum. Carolyn shares how the museum has grown and also shares her hopes for the Coles County area.

Part 2. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, reminisce about all of their guests and episodes in 2023.

Part 1. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, reminisce about all of their guests and episodes in 2023.

Wendy shares family Christmas memories and traditions, and how the holidays transition when we deal with the loss of loved ones.

Bobby Potter grew up in Lawrenceville, Illinois and has been a drummer since he was a young boy. Bobby shares his many exciting experiences portraying Ringo Starr in Beatles tribute band, 1964, the Tribute. As big fan of the Beatles Bobby tells about his fantastic opportunity playing in amazing places like Carnegie Hall.

Ricky Cummings is a retired physical therapist and massage therapist from Urbana. He is working to change the way horse training has existed for decades. He seeks to educate horse owners and trainers and help them relate to horses as sentient beings.

Blake Pierce shares his love of his hometown, Mattoon, Illinois and tells why and how he and his brothers established Warren James Winery. He is very active in many Mattoon civic organizations and also talks about the new sports complex coming to Mattoon.

Pat Monahan, Arcola native and businessman, shares his love and enthusiasm for his hometown. He tells about the origins of Arcola's Lawn Rangers and shares plans for the building of a Broom Palace.

James Aikman, of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, in Arcola, shares how a dream and his faith came together to create the only drive-thru zoo in Illinois.

Kathleen Ruhter, owner of Ruhter Bison, tells of how her ranch raises bison both for market and for conservation efforts.

Joel Baker has been hunting down tips and actual fiberglass giants for the last few years. He gives details of his finds and updates about the new American Giants Museum located on Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois.

Arcola, Illinois mayor, Jesus Garza, tells of coming to the US from Mexico. He owns a well-respected transmission shop and became the first Latino mayor in Arcola. He has won several awards in his first years in office.

Jennifer Roscoe,evening anchor for WCIA Channel 3, shares memories of cherished coworkers, Robert Reese and Dave Benton. She also tells about her story of being adopted and how both families express gratitude.

Wilmer Otto recaps the recent Hochstetler Family Gathering last month. He also shares about the upcoming Home to Harvest event at Illinois Amish Heritage Center.

Sullivan, Illinois ReStore manager, Tara Reed, explains the history of Habitat For Humanity and how ReStores across the country, play a vital part in the funding and building of new homes.

WCIA Meteorologist Jacob Dickey shares his background growing up in Gibson City. He explains how his passions for meteorology, teaching, agriculture and cooking all come together at Channel 3.

Sarah Livesay explains the many facets of Grand Prairie Friends. She tells about the opportunities to be a part of land preservation and the importance of inclusion for all people in the Grand Prairie Friends organization.

Sarah Livesay explains the origin of Grand Prairie Friends and explains conservation efforts through volunteers.

WCIA Channel Morning & Midday anchor, Matthew White, shares his insights about being a journalist and how community involvement can impact his life and that of others.

Angie Miller discusses the 53rd Arcola Broomcorn Festival. She shares insights into planning and executing such a large event and highlights new businesses in Amazing Arcola.

Chris Suerdieck discusses how the Mattoon History Center has grown. He shares how generous donations from the public and untold hours of hard work, have made the history center a must-see for Mattoon residents.

Historian Carolyn Cloyd discusses Dr. Omer Barnes and the Barnes family and shares stories relating to Arcola and Hindsboro, Illinois. She also explains how the Barnes family ties into the Hochstetler family.

Carlos Wyant, creator of the Illinois Weather Facebook page and Facebook groups Illinois Storm Community and What's Up, Illinois discusses their explosive growth.