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.

Lindsey started the Facebook group The Sullivan, Illinois TNR Battle in an effort to educate the public and city officials of the benefits of TNRing cats. She shares her knowledge and expertise about TNRing of feral cats and the frustration of working with a mayor and city council whose minds are closed to change.

Jeanette shares her knowledge of the Sullivan, Illinois police chief who has been trapping and "relocating" cats in Sullivan for several months. Feral cats as well as pets with collars and microchips are treated alike.

Wendy recounts the over 40 guests who came on the podcast in 2025. She shares her appreciation for them taking the time to trust her with their stories.