12:59 Jim Rossow and Jeff D'Alessio anchor the tailgate show from a rainy Grange Grove as Lee Hall, Hayden Rook & Kevin Lambert trek across Lot 31. Guests include Tim & Kathy Fritz, Lulu Randolph (Blind Pig Brewery), Clayton Meyer, Drew Smith (Smith Burger), Paul & Joan Burns, Oliver Scantio (Block I) Lt. Laura Tison (UIPD) and Bob Easter (former UIUC president).

C-U Immigration Forum's Ricardo Diaz, award-winning Jefferson Middle School teacher Danielle Murchison, Tuscola High band director Heidi Bletzinger and St. Joseph-Ogden Hall of Famer Bob Glazier brought it on Thursday's edition of News-Gazette Radio powered by GTPS Insurance.

The Station Theatre's Jackie Loewenstein, Champaign smoke alarm blitz founder Joy Sheehan, bowling Hall of Famer Garrett Runyon and Meyer Capel President Jeff Davis visited during Wednesday's edition of News-Gazette Radio powered by GTPS Insurance.

Town Hall columnist Vilma Howard, Central star/Bob Knight recruit Doug Allen, Central volleyball coach Justin Tomaska and Savoy difference-maker Cameron Hill made for an entertaining Tuesday edition of News-Gazette Radio powered by GTPS Insurance.

Cast Iron Pub's Kenny Hogue, Rantoul High's Ashley Bryan, Mahomet restaurateur Filippo Paris and St. Louis/SIU mover and shaker Bob Hardcastle brought it on Monday's edition of News-Gazette Radio powered by GTPS Insurance.

Jim Rossow and Jeff D’Alessio broadcast live from the tent in Grange Grove while Lee Hall and Hayden Rook roam Lot 31 ahead of the Illini/Duke football game with guests Toby Brown, Dan Harrison (Chick Fil A), Deanna Woodard, Lt Laura Tison (UIPD), Isaballa Silverman (Block-I Chair), Scott Johnson, Patrick Rouse and Bruce Hall (REO Speedwagon)

Former Illini coaches Kevin Hambly, Janet Rayfield, John Mackovic and Bruce Weber visited to talk about the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 — which includes stars from their teams — on Thursday's edition of News-Gazette Radio powered by GTPS Insurance.

In this edition of News-Gazette Radio, sponsored by GTPS Insurance, Jim Rossow and Jeff D'Alessio talk to Assistant basketball coach Tyler Underwood, Hall of Fame women's coach Teresa Grentz, Brian Hodges, tight end on the 2001 Big Ten Championship football team and Matt Vaughn, mayor of Roberts, Illinois.

Kiwanis Club's Doug Fink, GCMS Superintendent Jeremy Darnell, '01 Big Ten champ Terrell Washington and star of stage (and business) Monica Samii-Porter made for an entertaining Tuesday edition of News-Gazette Radio powered by GTPS Insurance.

Lee Hall, Hayden Rook, Jeff D'Alessio and Jim Rossow anchor our inaugural News-Gazette Tailgate Show, live from the neighborhood around Gies Memorial Stadium ahead of the Illini/UAB football game.