Allie established her career on the east coast but returned to central Illinois. She is always looking ahead and as a greenhouse owner she has to plan ahead for the coming season.

Nancy shares about her book Riding For America about Black jockey Isaac Burns Murphy. She explains how Isaac's story appeals to all ages.

Ronnie Negro is a professional drummer with a background in theatre performance. He started at a substitute drummer for EagleMania, but transitioned to full time in 2016

Learn about The Big 250, Casey Celebrates America! The town known for Big Things has Big Things planned for America turning 250 this summer!

Richard Goodall is a Terre Haute, Indiana native who won Season 19 of America's Got Talent in 2024. We talk about how Richard uses his fame to promote hope and to help children and veterans.

Alex talks about dealing with blighted properties in Mattoon and explains why it takes so long to institute changes. He also talks about his time serving with the Peace Corps in North Macedonia.

Brittany Mosley has opened Blessing N Every Braid in Mattoon, making it the first shop in Mattoon to cater to braids. She explains how braiding is an art and how she combined her gift for braiding with an education to open her own shop.

Wendy shares some bad customer service stories from family members. She also tells about her frustrating experience with her local electric cooperative as well as some outlandish estimates for a standby generator.

Wendy shares her thoughts and insights into ways to find peace in today's chaotic world She recommends following the Walk for Peace.

Ed Yoder returns to the show, sharing about his experience of living in three different Amish communities. He gives updates about the ongoing construction of the Visitor's Center at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center, near Chesterville, Illinois. He also gives us a glimpse of his trip to Switzerland, that coincided with the 500th anniversary of the birth of Anabaptism, the precursor to the Old Order Amish.