Mike Mangione is the Creative Director for the Made of More Events that are sweeping the Nation. A Made for More event will be held on February 4th 2026 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion Illinois. Doors open at 6:30 pm, Event begins at 7 pm.

Find out more and get tickets at the link below.

https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/7pj6nr7g9r

Electric Blues for January 4th 2026

Longtime Jackson County Attorney Ed Heller joined WXAN to talk about his life story. Born on a Farm in Central Illinois, Ed earned the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Vietnam, was a private detective in San Francisco, and has practiced law in Jackson County for more than 40 years.

Illinois State Representative Dave Severin joined WXAN to talk about recent renovations to the Rend Lake Resort, his backpack drive, and a recent Law Enofrcement Roundtable that was hosted by himself and Senator Bryant.

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to discuss the failed energy policies of the Pritzker administration and how a new report sheds light on how the expansion of Green Energy could lead to rolling brownouts in the future. Senator Bryant also discusses her concerns with the Medical Aid in Dying Act, and legislation that would help SIU fund it's celebrated Aviation Program.

Heather Hollmann is the Treasurer of the Ava Assembly of God. She joined WXAN to talk about the ongoing construction of the church's sanctuary. Their previous sanctuary collapsed in January of 2023. Since that time the Church has seen God provide the financing to rebuild. She believes the construction progress is about 25 percent complete as of December 2025.

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Roni Croxell, Communications Coordinator for Egyptian Electric Cooperative joined WXAN to talk about the Peak Power Rewards Program and the Youth Tour 2026.

Chris Robinson is the Assistant Chief at the DuQuoin Police Department. He is running for Perry County Sheriff. He joined WXAN to talk about why he is running, his experience as a police officer, and what he thinks could be improved at the Perry County Sheriffs Department.

Legendary Blues/Rock Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepard will perform at Walkers Bluff Casino in Carterville Illinois on May 8th 2026. He joined Will Stephens of "The Electric Blues Hours" on WDBX to talk about the 30th Anniversary Tour of Ledbetter Heights, the show in Carterville, how the music industry has changed, and how he once thought he would be a NASCAR driver.